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

Producers will not be able to purchase and use specific feed additive medications without a veterinary feed directive order.

Heat and humidity could lead to heat stress next week.

Flies can cause significant monetary losses.

An algae bloom in Walsh County has tested positive for toxic cyanobacteria production.

Salts, minerals and bacteria may have compromised the quality of water in ponds and dugouts.

Monitoring helps determine how much forage has been consumed.

Adequate water is critical for livestock health and production.

Producers can take steps to reduce the risk of abortions in cows.

This regulation will go into effect Jan. 1, 2017.

Swine producers are recovering from the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus outbreak and expanding production.

Corn residue can be a good option for extending the grazing season, but too much grain can cause digestive upsets and other health issues.

Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, is toxic to livestock.

Heat stress impacts cattle the most when they are exposed to hot and humid weather for a period of time.

Watch for breeding activity, injuries and overall condition.

Producers should monitor their calf crop closely in the next week to 10 days.

Grazing native range grasses too early can reduce forage production.

NDSU research shows early intensive grazing has reduced bluegrass growth.

Producers should be proactive in case drought is a problem this year.

Managing factors that producers can influence is imperative when maximizing pregnancy rates.

Breeding soundness exams can uncover problems with just-purchased young bulls and older bulls that have sired calf crops.

Meehan is the Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist.

Being prepared is a good way to help ensure the calving season goes smoothly.

The workshops will focus on how beef producers can use estimated progeny differences and DNA in bull selection.

Researchers found that having soup before a meal can take the edge off your appetite.

Beef byproducts include all edible and inedible items from harvested cattle that are not part of the dressed carcass.

The workshop will focus on how beef producers can use estimated progeny differences and DNA in bull selection.

Inadequate nutrition can cause cows to lose weight and body condition.

Sheep producers have many considerations when thinking about expanding their flocks.

As a result of the current favorable conditions, this year’s fall tillers have grown to an unprecedented 9 to 12 inches tall and have produced considerable herbage.