Good management means giving cows adequate nutrition, health care and protection from bad weather.

Producers need to review their anticipated calving dates, cow body condition scores and cows' diet.

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A 10 percent loss of body water is fatal to most domestic livestock species.

Good growth of forage this spring could lead to grass tetany in cattle.

Good growth of forage this spring could lead to grass tetany in cattle.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will allow producers to graze, hay or cut cover crops on prevented-planting acres beginning Sept. 1.

Practice good biosecurity if your horses will come into contact with other horses.

Nitrate levels are a concern when haying or ensiling corn.

Provide cattle with adequate feed and protection from winter weather extremes.