Cattle Chat: Preventing injury with good flooring

Well-designed cattle handling facilities take into account the terrain the cattle will be walking on MANHATTAN, Kan. — When walking across a wet or icy sidewalk, people sometimes can take a tumble. Just like humans, without solid ground to walk on, cattle can also get injured. To keep that from happening, the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute offered some advice during a recent Cattle Chat podcast. “Without the right type of…

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K-State: Risk associated with leasing land

By Shelby Varner, K-State Research and Extension news writer MANHATTAN, Kan.-- Leasing land is important for landlords and tenants, but there are risks when it comes to leasing, said a Kansas State University graduate student who is conducting research on the topic. Agricultural economics student Chelsea Arnold said 3,600 Kansas landowners recently completed a survey to gauge what their leases look like, risk preferences and attitudes towards young producers. The average Kansas landowner…

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Fall Forestry Field Day showcases working forestry management

Oct. 13 event highlights forestry management, best practices  ERIE, Kan. – Participants can share collective experiences and learn the latest research for the holistic management of Kansas woodlands and related natural resources at the 26th annual Fall Forestry Field Day on Oct. 13 near Erie, Kansas.  The event, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., will be held at River Farms, which is owned by Ted Cambren and family. River Farms showcases examples of…

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Test for nitrate toxicity in forage plants

By Donald Stotts STILLWATER, Okla. – Livestock producers need to continue to test their pastures for nitrate toxicity levels, even though they may have done so weeks ago and the results showed no reason for concern, said Oklahoma State University Extension experts. “Oklahoma has experienced a relatively mild summer but now we’re seeing hotter, drier conditions that can lead to nitrate issues in forage plants for areas that receive a sudden rainfall event,” said Alex…

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Open Heifer Options – Making Lemonade out of Lemons

Kevin Laurent, Extension Specialist, University of Kentucky There are many events or moments throughout the year that we as beef producers look forward to with great anticipation, excitement and frankly some degree of worry. It could be the daily checks during calving season or finding out your pay weight and price for a load of yearlings you delivered to the sale barn. I think most of us would agree that the annual preg…

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Water is Everything

Chris Penrose, Agriculture and Natural Resources, OSU Extension, Morgan County Originally constructed in the ’60’s, this spring tank was recently rebuilt. Over the years as I have worked with producers developing a grazing system, you would expect fencing to be the major issue. As the paddocks are set up, water almost always becomes the major issue. If you are fortunate enough to have reliable ground water or public water, this issue is minimized.…

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Ensuring Cattle Maintain the Ability to Adapt

Researchers pave the way for genetic tests of cattle that can look for the presence of specific adaptations, such as heat resistance. by Austin Fitzgerald, University of Missouri Extension As a fourth-generation cattle farmer, Jared Decker knows that cattle suffer from health and productivity issues when they are taken from one environment — which the herd has spent generations adapting to — to a place with a different climate, a different elevation or…

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Don’t fumble food safety while tailgating

By Kirsten Hollansworth STILLWATER, Okla. ­– The college football season is back, and everyone enjoys getting together for tailgating, but you won’t want to pass on these food safety tips. Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center recommends closely following these guidelines when participating in tailgating activities. Whether you cook alongside your car in a stadium parking lot or come with prepared food, this popular pastime requires careful planning. Since tailgating…

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BEEF TOSTADAS

For best results use Certified Angus Beef ® brand BEEF TOSTADAS SERVES 4 CUISINE: MEXICAN CATEGORY: APPETIZERS, STEAKS, SANDWICHES & SALADS, ON THE GRILL Share your great taste! Lime marinated grilled flank steak gives a special flavor to Beef Tostadas. Make this easy recipe for a twist to taco night or anytime you are craving a delicious Mexican dinner. PREP TIME 10 mins OTHER TIME 2 hrs COOK TIME 15 mins TOTAL TIME 2 hrs 25 mins INGREDIENTS:…

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Cattle Chat: Anthrax impacts on the herd

Beef cattle veterinarians discuss signs of this disease and how to manage it   MANHATTAN, Kan. — For many hearing the term anthrax immediately brings to mind stories of people being poisoned via biological warfare. However, this disease occurs naturally and may impact the beef herd when the soil is disrupted say the veterinary experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute.   “Anthrax is bacteria that lives in the soil and…

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