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Grazing Management Strategies for Your Livestock Pastures

Lizzie WhiteheadOctober 3rd, 2024Introduction Grazing management involves strategically planning and coordinating livestock grazing methods to enhance pasture health, boost animal productivity, and promote environmental sustainability. When considering grazing management techniques, several factors should be taken into account, including: Animal nutrient requirements Forage species Forage nutrient requirements Input costs Estimated return on investment Desired outcomes Figure 1: Cattle grazing […]

Don’t Forget The Bull: Considerations For Bull Selection & Management

Lizzie WhiteheadJune 4th, 2024As the cost of cattle rises, it is becoming increasingly important to select the best bull for your herd. Bulls contribute 50% of the genetics for a calf crop, selecting a high-quality bull will help his genetics spread through your herd faster making it a necessary investment. A bull must meet the needs of the […]

Pasture Prep: How to Test Soil, Fertilize, Control Weeds and More

Rod GrederMay 7th, 2024What is the fundamental key for successfully keeping horses, producing beef or pasturing poultry, pigs or small ruminants? It is the quality of grass you are raising. If you have a trust fund, you can feed expensive hay. The rest of us depend on grass. Perceptive livestock producers understand they are “grass farmers,” first and […]