General strategies
4/06/09 K-State Research Shows Potential in Feeding Cull Cows, by Kansas State University
Ridin’ Herd: Keep the young ones separate, by Angus Journal, February 2009
Cull or Be Culled: Reducing herd size to match one’s limited forage and feed resources might be worth considering, but just like any other business decision, it must first be thought out, by Angus Journal, November 2008
Vet Call: Grain overload, by Angus Journal, November 2008
Managing Pasture Feeding Areas: With increasing forage and hay costs in Iowa, producers look to low-cost rations, by Angus Journal, August 2008
Vet Call: Toxicity problems associated with feed, by Angus Journal, August 2008
Ridin’ Herd: Early planning will pay dividends, by Angus Journal, June 2008
Tips for Managing Around Drought: Includes four short stories — “The Root of the Problem,” “Money Matters,” “Got Hay?” and “Beware of Nitrate Poisoning,” by Angus Journal, April 2008
Rebalancing the Grain Grazers: Researchers explore how shifts in diet affect bloat in grain-grazing cattle, by Angus Journal, April 2008
Penny-wise, Dollar-foolish: Beef researchers warn that failing to include deworming in your preweaning strategy could cost you more money in the long run, by Angus Journal, March 2008
How Do I Put Together a Production System That is Best for Me? Terry Klopfenstein’s presentation at the 2007 Range Beef Cow Symposium, summary, PowerPoint and proceedings available in the newsroom at www.rangebeefcow.com
Benefits of Weaning Calves at Younger Ages: Trey Patterson’s presentation at the 2007 Range Beef Cow Symposium, summary, PowerPoint and proceedings available in the newsroom at www.rangebeefcow.com
Too Much of a Good Thing: Having reproductive problems in females grazing irrigated pasture? Maybe your cattle are suffering from too much protein, by Angus Journal, February 2007
Ridin’ Herd: A management system to attack feed costs, by Angus Journal, June 2006
Ridin’ Herd: Forage feeding losses can add up, by Angus Journal, February 2006
Beef Cattle Research Update, by Angus Beef Bulletin, February 2006
Beef Logic: Feeding patterns can make a difference, by Angus Journal, February 2003
Corn for Cows: Feed a Little or a Lot: It is often available and an economical source of energy for cows, but feed corn with caution. Supplement forage with a little bit, or make corn your primary feed ingredient. Anything in between could be counterproductive, by Angus Journal, October 2002
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