Items Tagged with 'summer'
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As we approach peak summer temperatures, understanding how heat affects your herd can help you find and implement heat mitigation techniques that will be the most practical and profitable to your operation.
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Summer grazing considerations for beef cattle
Taking stock of the quantity and quality of forage available on your pasture during early spring greenup will have a lasting impact on your herd’s health and the land’s long-term productivity.
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Post-calving nutritional considerations
As summer turnout approaches, making sure your cows are getting adequate nutrition to maintain lactation and be ready for rebreeding can be a tricky proposition. Here are some tips to keep them on track.
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CattleFax: Corn and hay production are on the minds of producers as we prepare for a dry year
We are all wondering the same thing: What will this year bring for farmers in grain, oil, energy and hay production? Keep reading to get some insight for the 2024 market predictions.
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CattleFax: El Nino expected to fade quickly
The effects from the current state of El Nino are not expected to have a lasting impact, meteorologist Matt Makens said at the CattleFax Outlook Seminar in Orlando.
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Heat stress and the often-forgotten heifers
In addition to providing adequate drinking water and shade, evaporative cooling can be an effective heat abatement strategy for cows and heifers on pasture.
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Beat the heat: Essential tips for working outdoors this summer
Planning ahead, acclimating to hot weather, hydrating and staying alert to symptoms of heat-related illness can keep you and your team members safe in the heat.
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Getting show cattle ready for the fair
There’s a lot more to getting your calves show-ready than making sure they’re fat. Here are some key considerations to make sure they perform both in the show ring and the real world.
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5 proactive mitigation strategies for effective fly control for dairy cattle
Understanding the habits and lifecycles of four types of flies that have the most significant impact on dairy operations is crucial for proactively and effectively controlling fly populations.
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