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If you see your cattle dining on dirt, there may be something missing in their diet.
All cattle ingest small amounts of dirt as they graze, but if they're searching out bare soil to eat there's a problem. If you see your cattle dining on dirt, there may be something missing...
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Prized for their gentle dispositions and high-quality beef and milk, Dexter cattle make a compact, efficient addition to the acreage.
Dexter cattle may be small, but when it comes to milk, meat quality, and disposition, the compact breed measures up to average-size cattle.
Weighing in at just 700 to 750 pounds, Dexters originated...
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Comfortable cows can make them healthier and increase productivity
Cow comfort
If your cows could look you in the eye and tell you what would make their lives more comfortable, you'd do it, right? A contended cow is a cash cow.
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If your cows could look you in the eye and tell you what would make their lives more comfortable, you'd do it, right? A contended cow is a cash cow.
Radio interview source: Marcia Endres,...
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Looking for an easy breed of cattle to raise? Check out Belted Galloways if your livestock experience is limited.
First-time cattleman
Listen to this radio show (MP3 download) or read below.
Radio interview source: Loren Olson, St. Charles, IA, Beltie Farms
If you're looking for easy cattle to raise,...
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You've got questions, we've got answers
1. Q: What are the important features of a cattle mineral I should be evaluating when purchasing it?
A: There are a couple features to consider when evaluating minerals. Does the mineral provide a...
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Cattle that are constantly itching and rubbing themselves may be infested with lice. Left untreated, your cattle are more susceptible to illness and reduced weight gain.
Radio interview source: Dr....
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Making sure your cows are producing a calf each year is important. Pregnancy tests like rectal palpation, ultrasounds, and blood testing will help you make your herd cost effective.
A cow in the pasture has to earn her keep, and that usually means producing a calf every year. Cattle owners need to know which cows are expecting and which ones aren't so they can make...
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Listen to our radio program on this important practice.
A cow in the pasture has to earn her keep, and that usually means producing a calf every year. Checking to see if your cows are pregnant is an important economic practice.
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Keeping cattle calm in trailers will make transportation easier.
Cattle become stressed when they're being transported, and the way you move them affects their health and performance.
Colorado State University animal science professor Temple Grandin says a 4-...