Cattle producers should be prepared for wet, muddy conditions and possible flooding this spring.

Determining the relative value of alternative feeds can be a cost-saving strategy.

Prolonged exposure to extreme cold and wind increases the likelihood of frostbite.

Heavy snowfall and dangerous wind chills have created difficult-to-manage calving conditions this winter.

Producers may need to stretch hay supplies with grain or grain byproducts.

Records can help producers provide evidence of death losses.

Disposing of dead livestock quickly prevents the spread of disease and protects water quality.

Dry conditions make producers concerned about their forage resources.

Corn silage can provide a high-quality feed for livestock if it is harvested and ensiled properly.

NDSU Extension also has developed health and disaster preparedness online tools and apps.