Bigger Cattle. Warmer Weather. What Can Go Wrong?

Warren Rusche SDSU Extension Beef Feedlot Management Associate Key Takeaways Marketing delays caused by production problems at processing plants will result in greater numbers of heavier cattle on feed going into summer.Heavier, fatter cattle are more susceptible to heat stress, especially if they are black-hided.Risk of digestive upset increases as cattle are on feed for longer periods of time and the onset of hotter conditions.These cattle need to be handled with care especially…

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