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Small horn flies can be big problem for livestock

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

Like a horde of fearsome movie vampires, horn flies are voracious bloodsuckers often found in association with grazing cattle.

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Wet and weedy bermudagrass pastures in need of drier weather

Tue, Jun 08, 2021

Weed-control practices that typically would have already happened have been put off because of inclement weather.

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Meat-goat producers may want to take advantage of retained ownership opportunities

Fri, Jun 04, 2021

The ages-old economic interaction of prices rising in response to high demand and limited supplies is currently in play.

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Use recommended dehorning practices for cattle

Tue, May 25, 2021

Industry experts and veterinarians typically recommend dehorning take place as early as possible.

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Time to deworm sheep and goats once again

Thu, May 06, 2021

Internal parasites in sheep and goats can be especially serious threats to animal health and production, and the barber pole worm is the worst of the lot.

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Get the most out of higher cattle placement weights in feedlots

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

It is all about adding value and risk management, though the producer still will need to determine the price needed to sell his or her fed cattle to break even on the transaction.

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Know the basics of poultry care, handling and the risks of Salmonella

Wed, Apr 07, 2021

The CDC final update on the 2020 Salmonella outbreak associated with backyard poultry indicated there were a total of 1,722 cases in the United States.

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Preparation key in herd sire selection

Tue, Mar 30, 2021

Purchasing a new bull is one of the biggest decisions a rancher will face.

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Meat goats tough out COVID-19 disruptions

Tue, Mar 30, 2021

Meat goat market disruptions due to COVID-19 last year appear to have made less of an impact than expected, said JJ Jones, Oklahoma State University Extension area agricultural economist.

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Cattle producers should know signs of foot rot in livestock

Tue, Mar 23, 2021

Foot rot is a painful condition that can become chronic if treatment is not provided promptly.

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A backwards calf will need assistance at birth

Tue, Mar 16, 2021

A cow that is in early labor a long time or one that fails to progress to hard straining may be signaling that the calf is positioned wrong,

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Got oak? Be careful

Mon, Mar 08, 2021

Oklahoma is known for beautiful, shady oak trees. Springtime brings new leaves, buds and blooms while fall brings acorns that cover the ground in grazing areas.

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