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Based on the amount of Vitamin A in fresh and ensiled forage, the requirements of all cattle are met. However, when feeding ...
Winter in Washington state brings challenges for farmers and livestock; Follow these tips to ensure animals stay healthy and ...
Alfalfa can be an effective supplement for feeding cattle in the winter, writes Ben Beckman, of Nebraska Extension.
The first step in preparing for spring grazing after a dry fall is to thoroughly assess your forage and pasture conditions.
Doing a straw budget now will allow decisions to be made, such as retaining a portion of sheep outdoors to conserve supplies.
Dry fall conditions can have cascading effects on grazing systems, particularly in the Northern Great Plains where rangelands and pastures are critical to livestock production. Reduced fall growth can ...
They feed on available carbohydrates on the surface of the forage plants and inside the stems and leaves. This feeding results in the loss of some dry matter (DM), reduces the quality of the hay ...
Cattle are naturally adapted to cold weather, but their ability to stay warm depends on factors such as their winter coat, ...
Explore how Deeside farmers manage wintering systems and forage crops, building resilience and adapting to unpredictable weather challenges.
Red seaweed, produced in Hawaii, can reduce methane emissions by up to 80%. A study at the University of New Hampshire aims ...