November is a good time to review winter feeding plans, according to University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Eric Meusch. “Forage growth has come to an end, so making sure ...

feed it to them because we never fully know what weather variables that they’re facing out there,” Kovarna said. Cattle have higher energy requirements in the winter months. Producers have ...

The winter feeding season is rapidly approaching ... For uniform performance, an adequate number of self-feeding stations must be provided or timid cattle may be overpowered by dominant cattle.

When temperatures drop and the north wind howls, cattle producers often become concerned about the effect the severe cold weather will have on herd health and performance. The bovine can ...

Livestock producers looking for lower-priced winter feed may want to consider some lower quality forages and crop residues. These materials can be used as a way to reduce the cost of winter ...

Our local livestock producers spend a lot of time and money feeding livestock in the winter when the summer pastures are dormant. You either spend a lot of time on a tractor with money invested in ...

stuffing themselves at all-you-can-eat feed bunks with unlimited refills, according to scientists at a Montana State University experiment station. Researchers at the Fort Keogh Livestock and ...

Livestock farmers are being urged to review their destocking strategy ahead of a tough winter for supplies of feed, forage and bedding. A looming forage crisis is adding significant financial ...

let’s prioritize practical care strategies and proactive feeding adjustments. Here’s to well-fed, healthy cattle and a successful winter season for all. — Shaniqua Davis is the County ...

A ration planner was also implemented to monitor how much forage is available on the farm thereby enabling a total daily feed usage and expected whole winter usage, to be worked out. This plan is a ...

Seaweed is once again showing promise for making cattle farming more sustainable. A new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, found that feeding grazing beef cattle a seaweed ...