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Determining Pasture Rental Rates
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/livestock/determining-pasture-rental-rates
Livestock producers and land owners have asked for a simple and fair method to determine pasture rental rates. This tends to be a difficult question to answer as prices can vary from region to region due to market demand and supply. However, several methods are available to computing a pasture rental rate. These methods will be described in this publication with examples.No publisherlivestock-grazinglivestock2019/04/10 13:03:00 GMT-5PublicationCyanobacteria Poisoning (Blue-green Algae)
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/livestock/cyanobacteria-poisoning-blue-green-algae
Drinking water from stagnant ponds and dugouts during hot, dry weather can cause sudden death in animals. This water can contain certain species of cyanobacteria (glue-green algae) are toxic. Cyanobacteria produce neuro and liver toxins that are poisonous to nearly all livestock, wildlife and humans.No publisherlivestock-animal-healthlivestock2015/12/01 14:29:00 GMT-5PublicationCyanide Poisoning
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/livestock/cyanide-poisoning
Cyanide, prussic acid and hydrocyanic acid are all terms describing the same toxic substance. It is one of the most rapidly acting toxins that affect mammals. Cyanide is a lethal ingredient that has been used in rodent and vermin killers.No publisherlivestock-animal-healthlivestock-grazinglivestock2012/09/19 09:16:00 GMT-5PublicationComparing Value of Feedstuffs
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/livestock/comparing-value-of-feedstuffs
Determining the nutrient concentration and cost of each nutrient in feedstuffs allows producers to evaluate ration quality and cost. In addition, cost determination can be very helpful when deciding which feed to purchase in cases of differing asking prices and nutrient quality.No publisherlivestock-feedinglivestock2019/12/13 11:07:00 GMT-5PublicationCalving Book
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/livestock/calving-book
Successful beef production begins with good records. CHAPS™ (Cow Herd Appraisal Performance Software) is a web-based recordkeeping and analysis application for cow-calf operations. CHAPS™ can help producers track inventories, evaluate cow profitability, and monitor herd reproduction and calf performance.No publisherlivestocklivestock-beef-cattlelivestock-animal-health2020/06/30 11:54:00 GMT-5PublicationAnthrax
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/livestock/anthrax
Anthrax occurs worldwide and is associated with sudden death of cattle and sheep. Anthrax can infect all warm-blooded animals, including humans.No publisherenvironment-waste-managementlivestock2015/08/27 09:14:00 GMT-5PublicationAnnual Cover Crop Options for Grazing and Haying in the Northern Plains
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/livestock/annual-cover-crop-options-for-grazing-and-haying-in-the-northern-plains
The purpose of this publication is to provide annual forage options that can be used in cover crop mixtures for livestock grazing and/or hay production. The use of cover crops in a cropping rotation has been resurrected in recent years due to greater awareness of their environmental and ecological impacts on our natural resources.No publisherlivestocklivestock-animal-healthlivestock-grazinglivestock-feedingsoil-health2020/05/06 10:53:00 GMT-5PublicationAlternative Winter Feeding Strategies for Beef Cattle Management
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/livestock/alternative-winter-feeding-strategies-for-beef-cattle-management
The focus of this publication is to highlight alternative practices for consideration as an alternative to winter animal confinement in a feedlot. Advantages and disadvantages are highlighted based on available research.No publisherlivestock-beef-cattlelivestock-feedinglivestock-animal-healthlivestock2019/04/13 12:00:00 GMT-5Publication