Tag: herd management
Grazing corn fodder can help feed livestock through the winter
Using corn fodder residue for livestock to graze meets their nutritional needs and can provide an inexpensive feed source for 65-111 days into the winter.
Ohio Sheep Day covered nutrition, animal handling
Many questions about sheep nutrition and handling were discussed at the 2021 Ohio Sheep Day.
New beginnings, even for things we’ve done before
We're in a cycle many cattlemen have faced before: tough markets and bad weather. Morgan Boecker offers some advice to cattle producers facing hardships.
Lessons learned from dog days of summer
A deep dive into a cow's production data to determine who has better genetics to manage heat stress can have long-term benefits.
Replanning the plan
Farmers in the cattle business need to learn to adapt and change over time as herd needs evolve and new management strategies and technology emerge.
Crossbreeding cattle comes with many considerations
Maurice Eastridge breaks down the decision-making process of breeding dairy cattle in this week's Dairy Excel column. Learn what you need to consider.
Providing extra energy in bad weather
Learn to account for the nutrient requirements of all types of livestock during non-typical weather conditions.
Get your cattle ready for winter before the snow flies
Plan ahead for the winter season to keep your cows in an adequate Body Condition Score (BCS) range prior to calving.
Pasture parasites a huge concern for sheep, goat producers
Most sheep and goat producers will experience difficulties with internal parasite control. Learn how to improve your parasite management practices.
Unconventional risk management in the beef industry
There are a thousand ways cattle production can go wrong, but one often forgotten is the risk associated with producing a bad steak.
