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Be aware of livestock trauma after a wildfire

Thu, Apr 23, 2020

Livestock may suffer panic and confusion following a wildfire.

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Patch burning is conservation, economics done right

Mon, Apr 20, 2020

The shifting landscape mosaic promoted by patch burning more closely mimics Mother Nature, for which fire is vital for renewal.

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Fire, mixed-species grazing enhances livestock production in $10 million research project

Mon, Apr 20, 2020

The project will help agricultural land managers adopt practices that will increase food production and promote more sustainable rangelands.

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Cow-calf producers may find two-stage weaning process useful

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

Producers with fall-calving herds should not overlook two-stage weaning, where the calf is weaned from milk before it is weaned from the cow.

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Cow-calf producers should record multiple births in their herds

Wed, Mar 25, 2020

Freemartinism can occur when cattle births result in twins that are a heifer calf and a bull calf.

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Verify first before taking sheep or goats to sale sites

Fri, Mar 20, 2020

Make sure coronavirus precautions have not caused disruptions in operational hours or services at sale facilities.

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Unseasonal blue-green algae bloom warrants producer vigilance

Wed, Mar 18, 2020

Blue-green algae can produce toxins such as anatoxin and microcystins that can cause illness in people and animals.

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Bulls need to be ready for breeding season

Tue, Mar 10, 2020

Bulls that do not pass a breeding soundness exam need to be replaced before the start of breeding.

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Spring-calving beef herds face nutritional challenges

Fri, Mar 06, 2020

Research conducted through OSU’s statewide Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station system shows body condition at the time of calving is the most important factor affecting rebreeding performance in beef cow herds.

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February dates set for OSU Chisholm Trail Beef Improvement Conference

Tue, Jan 14, 2020

Sponsored by OSU Cooperative Extension, the conference is a merger of two past successful events: The Cattle Trails Wheat and Stocker Conference and the Northwest Oklahoma Beef Conference.

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American beef exports struggling, imports remain steady

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Beef exports were down 9 percent in October compared to last year, with 2019 beef exports to date declining in four of the top five U.S. beef export markets.

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Monitor pregnant heifers on wheat pasture

Tue, Nov 12, 2019

Bred heifers should be allowed access to wheat pasture no more frequently than alternate days.

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