Drought conditions this year may force cattle producers to look for alternative feed sources.
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Cool-season cereal grains fared better than warm-season grains during this year’s drought conditions.
Dry conditions in some parts of North Dakota have producers looking at feed alternatives.
Some forage may be low in nutritional value and high in nitrate.
Canola can be an alternative feed for livestock, but producers need to be aware of the challenges.
Nitrate levels are a concern when haying or ensiling corn.
NDSU’s Animal Sciences Department adds a livestock stewardship position.
NDSU’s free service helps connect producers who need livestock feed with those who have it.
Have a plan to address heat stress in cattle.
Most cases of anthrax in northern Great Plains livestock occur in July and August.
An NDSU Animal Sciences Department faculty member receives national recognition.
North Dakota Angus producers are taking part in NDSU feedlot research.
NDSU’s Animal Sciences Department head is elected president-elect of the American Society of Animal Science.
A relatively new price risk management tool available to livestock producers is livestock risk protection (LRP) offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (RMA).
Maintain tire feeders regularly to keep cattle from swallowing wire.
Winter forage may not provide cattle with enough nutrients.
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NDSU’s beef cattle specialist offers ways for producers to reduce hay loss and feed waste.
Backgrounding calves is a viable option in these volatile times in the cattle industry.
Adequate feed and protection allow cattle to adapt to Great Plains winters.
The report provides information about the most recent cattle research at NDSU.
NDSU’s beef cattle specialist offers strategies for getting the most value out of a calf crop.
Don’t wait until the crop is in the bin because that may be too late.
Culling nonpregnant cows before winter feeding can result in significant savings.
Extreme weather conditions nationwide could lead to livestock health problems not normally seen in North Dakota.
NDSU officials dedicate the Beef Cattle Research Complex.
NDSU’s FeedList helps livestock producers find the extra feed they need.
Composting could solve manure storage problems.
Artificial insemination can be beneficial in a beef operation.
Producers may be eligible for payments for livestock losses in bad weather.
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