He will focus his research on backgrounding and feedlot nutrition and management strategies, and management of beef cows under dry lot conditions.
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Grazing too early in the spring can result in decreased forage production the entire grazing season.
For livestock operations, reportable substances would include ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, which are in all livestock waste.
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.
Producers need to beware of scams and know what they’re buying because feed quality can vary.
Dry conditions can uncover anthrax spores.
Producers with cover crops available for grazing and those wanting their livestock to graze on cover crops can connect through NDSU’s FeedList.
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.
Fourteen counties have exceptional drought status.
Canola has a nutrient content that’s similar to alfalfa.
A 10 percent loss of body water is fatal to most domestic livestock species.
Farmers and ranchers who have feedstuffs for sale or to donate can list them on the FeedList website.
Cyanobacteria often occur in stagnant ponds or dugouts, forming large colonies that appear as scum on or just below the water surface.
NDSU Extension specialists offer tips on preventing nitrate poisoning.
The FeedList is a resource for feed sellers and buyers.
Poor water quality can impact livestock health.
NDSU Extension specialists offer livestock producers suggestions for dealing with drought.
NDSU livestock specialists offer advice on artificial insemination in cattle.
Coccidiosis is an intestinal disease that affects several animal species, including cattle.
All growth-promoting implants are approved and regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Rangeland grazed too early can take years to recover.
A poor body condition at calving can have long-term impacts.
Rental rates depend on a number of factors.
These tools can help producers determine carrying capacity and stocking rates.
NDSU Extension offers tips on controlling lice in cattle.
The 4-H’ers competed in livestock and crop judging and hippology.
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