Difficult calving may require help

By Lauren Raley Difficult calving can have long-term health implications – potentially even be fatal – for a calf and its mom, Oklahoma State University Extension specialists said. “Ranchers who know what to expect in the calving process are in a better position to protect their livestock,” said Glenn Selk, OSU Extension beef cattle specialist. “If something has gone wrong, ranchers are able to identify it much faster and respond.” OSU Extension’s fact sheet on calving…

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American Angus Association Elects New Officers, Board Leadership

World’s largest beef breed organization continues to be guided by industry thought leaders. Five new directors were elected to the 2020-2021 American Angus Association® board of directors, as well as a president and chairman, and a vice president and treasurer of the board, during the 137th Annual Convention of Delegates hosted in Kansas City, Missouri. Delegates voted to represent Association members at the 137th Annual Meeting and elected the 2020-2021 officers and directors. Directors can serve…

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K-State cattle experts advise producers to prep water systems for winter

Whether in a pasture or in the barn, cattle need access to clean, free-flowing water year-round for optimum growth and development. | Download this photo. Water is important nutrient for health and production MANHATTAN, Kan. — There is nothing like a refreshing drink of water to hydrate one’s body, but what happens when the only available water is frozen? As beef producers manage the herd in dropping temperatures this winter, Kansas State University Beef…

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Recipe: BEEF AND BARLEY STEW

For best results use Certified Angus Beef ® brand BEEF AND BARLEY STEW SERVES 6 Share your great taste! Fork tender sirloin tip, nutty barley, root vegetables, earthy mushrooms, and red wine combine to make a hearty Beef and Barley Stew with deep flavor. INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 pounds Certified Angus Beef ® sirloin tip, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks1 pound crimini or button mushrooms, cleaned2 cups fresh spinach, rough chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon tomato paste1 teaspoon thyme1 teaspoon oregano1/4 teaspoon…

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Without forage test, hay by any other name is just hay

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mature hay is hay. It may be brome hay, prairie hay or any other type of hay. But in the end, it’s just hay until it’s been tested. Forage tests tell the tale of whether hay is of good quality and nutrient-rich, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Gene Schmitz. Nutrient content of hay, haylage or silage directly relates to its stage of maturity at harvest. As plants mature,…

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Kansas Forest Action Plan approved for implementation

Forest and fire managers will focus on priority areas to protect and improve natural resources MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The Kansas Forest Service has received approval from the USDA Forest Service for the Kansas State Forest Action Plan. “The Forest Action Plan provides KFS with the basis to guide our ongoing collaboration with landowners, local partners and state and federal agencies.” said Jason Hartman, Kansas state forester. This edition represents a full revision of…

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Caring for Animals When the Power Goes Out

Russ Daly Professor, SDSU Extension Veterinarian, State Public Health Veterinarian When temporary power outages hit rural areas of South Dakota, animal caretakers might wonder, “How did we ever raise livestock in the days before electricity?” Electric lights, hot water heaters, and mechanical ventilation are all items that are taken for granted, except when weather events interrupt their supply of “juice.” For a great number of operations, electricity is surely essential. Modern milking parlors…

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Tuberculosis in Cattle: What You Need to Know

Russ Daly Professor, SDSU Extension Veterinarian, State Public Health Veterinarian Bovine tuberculosis is a chronic and slowly progressive disease of cattle that emerges periodically in the U.S. Its incubation time ranges from months to years. Most often, infected cattle will show little to no outward signs of infection. When clinical signs are present, they will often be vague, such as weight loss, depression, and sluggishness. Transmission of tuberculosis between animals occurs when susceptible…

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