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Supplementing less-than-ideal forages

While no two ranches will have identical feed and supplementation plans, each should contain one vital component: flexibility. This will help your cow herd maintain good health, regardless of changes in forage quality.

December 8, 2023

Erika Lundy-Woolfolk and Beth Reynolds

As the majority of the cow herds enter the late-gestation stage of production with rapidly increasing nutritional requirements, the lasting impacts of drought conditions become a priority and major influence on supplementation strategies.

The case for confinement

As producers begin the work of rebuilding their herds, confined feeding of pairs can offer a way to maintain the herd when forage availability is tight. Here are some tips for success with that strategy.

November 22, 2023

Katie Raver

Even with a smaller 2023 calf crop, we are seeing increased cattle numbers. This means that feed inventories are likely increasing.

Forage management when facing drought conditions

Proper herd management in times of drought requires a sound plan that focuses on both short- and long-term needs of an operation.

November 4, 2022

Dale Blasi, Jaymelynn Farney, Sandy Johnson, A. J. Tarpoff, Justin Waggoner, and Jason M. Warner

For some cattle producers, drought is an expected and reoccurring event that is part of the management environment.

Limit feeding cows corn as an alternative to hay

September 24, 2020

Erin M. Laborie

Feed costs make up the largest expense in a cow-calf operation. While hay is often used to feed cows through the winter, current prices make corn a competitive option to feeding hay.

Unlimited value with limiter technology

July 17, 2019

Dusty Abney

Despite major differences in cattle production nationally, there’s one thing I’m comfortable generalizing: Cattle producers do not have an abundance of time, labor or resources.

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Supplementing less-than-ideal forages

The case for confinement

Forage management when facing drought conditions

Limit feeding cows corn as an alternative to hay

Unlimited value with limiter technology

Is managing for drought the new norm?

June 12, 2026 Progressive Dairy digital magazine

Prepare your operation for the New World screwworm

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