American Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Applications Due May 1

Ten scholarships will be awarded, and the top five young women will compete for Miss American Angus. The American Angus Auxiliary 2021 scholarship applications for National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members are due May 1. Ten scholarships will be awarded to the top five young men and the top five young women. The top five young women’s applications are the basis of which the candidates for Miss American Angus are chosen. Apply now for an Auxiliary…

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Cattle Chat: Managing to prevent grass tetany in cattle

Spring calving cows grazing on cool season grasses are prone to this disease if not nutritionally managed MANHATTAN, Kan. — Spring-calving cow-calf pairs grazing on green pastures is often a sign that spring has arrived. However, it is also a time that cattle producers need to be watchful for cows experiencing grass tetany, according to Kansas State University beef cattle experts. On a recent Cattle Chat podcast, Beef Cattle Institute veterinarians Brad White and…

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