Muddy Water and Salty Water Are Not the Same Problem
Weeks of extreme heat and limited rainfall can change cattle ponds quickly. Water levels decline, while cattle often spend more time standing in ponds...
Tips to Extend the Life of Farm Equipment
Prepare now for winter weather
With the continued rising costs of fuel and unpredictable weather, today’s farm budgets are tight. In order to ensure the...
Fall Breeding
Synchronization and AI breeding vs. natural season breeding
Fall breeding season is around the corner and there are many decisions to make this time of...
Early Weaning
A management tool during drought
Many cattle producers are experiencing ongoing drought this season and for some, there appears to be no end in sight....
Eastern Redcedar Control and Management
How to incorporate a burn plan to control invasive species
Eastern Redcedar is an invasive species and when not controlled, can takeover large portions of...
Protect Your Herd from Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis, commonly referred to as “Trich,” is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease in cattle, resulting in abortions and infertility. It is caused by...
Heifer Development
Service Sire Selection and Breeding Management for successful heifer development
“Successful heifer development is key to rebuilding the cattle herd,” says Patrick Davis, MU Extension...
Reducing Death Loss in Livestock
Implementing a management strategy
There are few things, if any, that are more devastating on a livestock operation than losing an animal. The financial and...
Prussic Acid or Nitrates?
Drought, high temperatures, and other stresses can create forage toxicity concerns for cattle producers. Two of the most commonly discussed problems I am asked...
Heifer Development
Heifer selection and health management strategies for successful development
“Heifer development is critical as cattle producers rebuild their herds,” says Patrick Davis, MU Extension livestock...
