The Livestock Indemnity Program provides payments for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality.

He will focus his research on backgrounding and feedlot nutrition and management strategies, and management of beef cows under dry lot conditions.

Grazing too early in the spring can result in decreased forage production the entire grazing season.

Planned vaccination strategies are critical to preventing infectious diseases.

Nutrition and meat quality were among the topics NDSU animal scientists have been studying.

Bacteria, ultraviolet light and high fly numbers are among the risk factors for this infectious disease.

NDSU Extension specialists offer fall grazing advice.

The decision to vaccinate should be based on the perceived risk, weather and management.

Extension reached producers, veterinarians and feed dealers in a variety of ways.

Warm-season forages will be the best hay production option for planting this late in the growing season.