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Why cattle minerals matter: a simple guide for beginners

West Texas Livestock

Minerals play a crucial role in keeping your cattle healthy, supporting everything from growth to reproduction. However, figuring out the right amount of dietary minerals for your herd is more complex than you might think.

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CLAAS celebrates 50 years of Jaguar forage harvesters

Real Agriculture

CLAAS is celebrating 50 years of Jaguar self-propelled forage harvesters. Read More CLAAS is celebrating 50 years of Jaguar self-propelled forage harvesters. Read More CLAAS is celebrating 50 years of Jaguar self-propelled forage harvesters. In this report, CLAAS. In this report, CLAAS.

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Actually save money with cattle feed without sacrificing growth

West Texas Livestock

Feed costs are the single most significant expense for any cattle producer, often making up as much as half of the total annual costs. These expenses can fluctuate dramatically depending on the season and forage conditions.

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Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame announces 2024 inductees

Real Agriculture

The Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame has named four inductees for 2024, including a forage breeder, a canola believer, an entomologist, and a cattle genetics leader.

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How to actually prevent grass tetany in winter

West Texas Livestock

However, it can also happen when cattle are fed harvested forages like silage or hay. When people hear ‘grass tetany,’ they usually think of spring – lush grasses, green pastures, and cows grazing happily. But tetany can sneak up on you even in winter when you feed your cows hay or silage.

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Digital agriculture, genetics, forages featured at Beeville station field day

AgriLife Today

Read More → The post Digital agriculture, genetics, forages featured at Beeville station field day first appeared on AgriLife Today. Read More → The post Digital agriculture, genetics, forages featured at Beeville station field day first appeared on AgriLife Today.

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The Cheapest Hay Is the Hay You Never Buy

UnderstandingAg

The increased diversity also provides more nutrient-dense pastures for our cattle to graze on. Instead, lets talk about cattle and making money. Yes, I said we are making more money with fewer cattle. Early spring grazing is another advantage to having a stockpile of forage. What class of livestock are they?

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