He will provide leadership on the center’s nutrient management program.

Livestock stewardship will help ensure that cattle stay in good health.

Drought and/or excessive moisture can lead to the development of molds, which can produce mycotoxins.

Knowing the predominant grass species on a livestock operation is important for ranchers because not all grass is created equally.

Bad weather and poor cow nutrition are the leading causes of weak calf syndrome.

["Low available mineral nitrogen at less than 100 pounds per acre is responsible for greater than half of the reduction in herbage production.", ""]

Water quality is as important as quantity for livestock in drought conditions.

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.

Monitoring helps determine how much forage has been consumed.