Culling the Herd
Which animals should stay and which should go?
No matter the type of livestock operation, at some point, a part of a producer’s herd must...
Winter Annuals
Filling the forage gap
As the cooler months creep in, warm season forages may start to wane. In the Ozarks, producers have the opportunity to...
Hypocalcemia in Beef Cattle
Underlying symptoms that should be on a producer’s radar
Traditionally, producers running dairy operations are the ones monitoring their cows for symptoms of hypocalcemia. However,...
Preparing for Winter
Taking steps to maximize productivity in your herd or flock
It’s never too soon to start preparing for the future. This may be especially true...
Prussic Acid Poisoning
Keeping herds safe from the deadly plant poison
During stretches of drought or a frost the likelihood of prussic acid building up in Johnsongrass increases....
Changing Minerals with the Seasons
Deficiencies in certain minerals can have adverse effects on herd health
As the season changes from summer to fall, livestock nutrition experts recommend producers consider...
Marketing Livestock and Farm Products
Tips from experts on developing a marketing strategies
Consumers today are eager to know where their food comes from and how it is produced. The...
Calving in Clean Pastures
Why keeping it clean creates healthier calves and cows
A tried-and-true strategy for giving newborn calves a good, healthy start in life, is creating a...
Cattle ID Methods
Freeze branding versus hot iron branding
The proper identification of animals in a herd creates a variety of benefits for producers. One of the primary...
Improving Conception Rates
Steps to achieve optimal reproductive performance in a cow herd
A heifer or cow’s overall reproductive success hinges on many factors that weave together to equip...
