West Texas Livestock

MARCH 22, 2025

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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West Texas Livestock

APRIL 26, 2024

As esteemed cattle producers, your expertise is invaluable in understanding the critical role of measuring pasture forage intake. Your knowledge and experience in properly assessing the amount of forage consumed by grazing animals is essential to optimizing their nutrition and overall well-being.

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UnderstandingAg

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The increased diversity also provides more nutrient-dense pastures for our cattle to graze on. Instead, lets talk about cattle and making money. Over-winter feed costs are often the largest expense for livestock owners, and in many parts of the country where hay is more expensive, it can rob the profit out of cow/calf pair production.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 17, 2023

Kim Ominski is being honoured for her role in furthering the environmental and economic sustainability of forage-based beef cattle production systems in Canada. Ominski received the Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference, this week at Calgary, Alta.

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West Texas Livestock

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Winter brings a unique set of challenges for livestock producers. As temperatures drop, pastures go dormant, leaving forages unable to meet the nutritional demands of your animals.

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AgriLife Today

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Texas A&M Grazingland Animal Nutrition Lab empowers producers with actionable insights on forage, livestock performance The post More to manure than meets the eye appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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West Texas Livestock

MARCH 18, 2025

Mineral supplementation is not just a routine task in a cattle operation but a crucial element that directly impacts the health and productivity of your herd. Without them, your cattle won’t perform at their best. These minerals are the building blocks for growth, reproduction, and basic maintenance.

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West Texas Livestock

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Before long, the ice and snow will melt away (if you get any), and your pastures will come alive with lush green forages.

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West Texas Livestock

JUNE 9, 2024

While the necessity of feeding supplements in cattle operations is undeniable, it’s not a task that most ranchers relish. As we all know, feed costs can be a significant financial burden, often constituting the most considerable portion of annual expenses.

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West Texas Livestock

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Regarding supplements, most cattle producers have a love/hate relationship. On the one hand, they see the value in how supplements improve cattle performance, but on the other hand, they cringe at the extra costs they bring. It’s why many producers hold off on feeding supplements unless absolutely necessary.

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AgriLife Today

APRIL 17, 2024

Focus on beef cattle and hay economic outlooks, forage weed control The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the South Texas Beef and Forage Field Day on May 8 in Beeville. Read More → The post South Texas Beef and Forage Field Day set for May 8 in Beeville appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 18, 2024

That means that livestock feed needs to be grown within a very short timeframe and the animals that are consuming it are fed for Read More It can be a challenge to talk about ranching in Canada without also talking about winter. For half the year, in most parts of the country, there is little that grows.

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West Texas Livestock

MARCH 17, 2024

Mineral supplementation is an essential component of any successful cattle operation. It is important that your cattle get all of the minerals that their bodies need. Minerals are the building blocks for growth, reproduction, and basic maintenance.

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West Texas Livestock

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Formulating a ration for cattle is critical to any successful beef operation. There are times when forages alone will not supply what the cows need for the stage they are in. Supplements are […] The post The surprisingly easy way to build a cattle ration appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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West Texas Livestock

JULY 19, 2024

Having calves weaned early is often something that occurs during periods of low forage quality. Early weaning typically happens during extremely dry periods, such as what typically happens in many Western states. But what exactly does it mean to wean early?

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 4, 2024

As Texas and Oklahoma wildfires consume rangeland forage, livestock specialists outline stop-gap nutritional management strategies.

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West Texas Livestock

MARCH 14, 2025

Providing a feed supplement to grazing cattle is essential because sometimes the natural forage just isn’t enough to meet their nutritional needs. When pasture grasses fall short, supplements help fill in the gaps so your animals can stay healthy and productive.

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 26, 2024

(Those are covered in this video) A soil pit in this pasture that Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching has grazed cattle on for about 20 years shows the results of using animal impact and strategic rest periods to build not just. Read More What does soil look like after 20 years of applying the GRASS principles?

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West Texas Livestock

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Winter can be a challenging season for cattle, but with the proper preparation, you can keep your herd healthy and thriving. As the cold months approach, it’s crucial to plan for everything from proper nutrition to shelter.

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Farmbrite

JULY 18, 2024

Selecting the right type of hay for your livestock is a critical decision that can significantly impact their health, growth, and productivity. We've added information about different types of hay, the nutrients in hay, and the needs of different types of livestock. There isn't a one-size-fits-all when growing hay.

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West Texas Livestock

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This need is because, during this time, most of your tame pasture forages go into dormancy. Maintaining an adequate protein level in the diet is vital for your cattle. It is needed to […] The post Skyrocket cattle growth with protein tubs and smart feeding appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Agricultural Biodiversity

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

There was extensive interbreeding between farmers and the local transitional foragers/herders before with the expansion of pastoralist groups into Europe from the Eurasian steppes around 3300 BC. The earliest European mega-settlements, in Ukraine and Moldova, from around 4000 BCE, integrated greedy crops and generous domesticated livestock.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Cattle ranchers are especially seeing the impacts of drought, as cows are very quickly moving home and. A version of this article was first published at NDSU.com. It has been edited for clarity and length. As drought conditions continue across Western Canada, there are many parts of the U.S. that are in the same situation. Read More

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

For Cory Carman, choosing to raise cattle outside of the feedlot system always seemed intuitive. Driving the I-5 between LA and San Francisco, I was like, ‘Oh, this is what people think cattle ranching is.’” It was the first time I’d been around a lot of people that really thought eating beef was awful. “It

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West Texas Livestock

MAY 28, 2024

Hay bale storage, a vital aspect of cattle production, takes center stage, particularly in winter when natural forages are scarce. million acres of hay harvested in Texas in 2023 underscore the pivotal role of hay production in sustaining livestock operations. The staggering 4.6

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West Texas Livestock

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

It’s something that usually occurs when cattle are eating lush spring grass or annual cereal forages. However, it can also happen when cattle are fed harvested forages like silage or hay.

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West Texas Livestock

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Formulating a ration for cattle is critical to any successful beef operation. There are times when forages alone will not supply what the cows need for their stage. Supplements are typically the most […] The post How to really build a Ration: tips for beginners appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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West Texas Livestock

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Salt, along with other minerals, is necessary to sustain life in cattle. The interesting thing about salt is that cattle have a natural “urge” […] The post The uncommonly simplified guide to why cattle need salt appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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West Texas Livestock

DECEMBER 1, 2023

A wheat pasture is a valuable resource for many cattle operations. This plant is a valuable source of high-quality forage when most other forages are low in quantity and quality.

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West Texas Livestock

MARCH 13, 2024

Providing a feed supplement to cattle that are grazing in certain areas is expected, and for good reason. Cattle often cannot get enough from just rangelands to meet their nutritional requirements. Food […] The post How to make the best cattle feed supplement plan possible appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Farmbrite

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Livestock health and wellness can directly impact the productivity, yields, product quality, and overall safety of livestock and the community served by your farm. 6 Key Livestock Wellness Management Practices Measure & monitor the overall wellness of your herd/flock/etc. safe and well.

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West Texas Livestock

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Worries about the continuing drought and how it has affected forage production have taken a large part of our thoughts. Because of this, there will be limited to no stored forage available to feed cattle this winter.

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West Texas Livestock

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It is used to supplement cattle’s nutritional needs when forages become dormant. However, when it comes to feeding harvested forages, you need to know what you have in order to understand what to provide. Hay is an essential part of any winter feeding program.

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RR2CS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Date: October 16, 2024 Time: 9:30 am – 4 pm Location: Mannville, Alberta Registration Fee: $30 Registration closes October 10, 2024 Are you ready to enhance your farming practice repertoire with innovative solutions like intercropping, forage blends, winter grazing and soil health?

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West Texas Livestock

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This need is because, during this time, most of your tame pasture forages go into dormancy. Maintaining an adequate protein level in the diet is vital for your cattle. It is needed to […] The post How to know when to supplement with protein tubs appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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UnderstandingAg

MARCH 14, 2025

Whenever you introduce a disruption, make certain to be highly observant and to observe how the disruption is impacting the soil, the plants, and the livestock. It is crucial that you understand how to estimate forage DM availability per acre so you can build appropriately sized paddocks. of available forage DM. per day of DM.

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ProAg

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Cattle producers need to be on the lookout for nitrate toxicity in forage this year. Adverse weather can create non-ideal growing conditions that translate into the forage you’ll eventually store away. Livestock sensitive to nitrates in order of severity include pigs, cattle, sheep and horses.

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