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Chilling With Genomics
The summers are getting hotter and hotter," Alex Miller contends. That prompted the New Market, Tennessee, cattleman two years ago to buy a couple of Senepol bulls for his 225-head commercial cow herd. His goal was to breed more heat tolerance into the Angus and...
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Wasted Potential
Jeff Hall believes most cow/calf operations have animals that are mineral deficient--especially when it comes to copper. It's a conclusion he's reached after thousands of blood and liver biopsy tests in herds across the country. And, it's convinced him there's a big potential...
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What You May Be Missing
I've rarely been to a cattle operation where a clostridial vaccine wasn't part of the health protocol. Turns out, giving that two-, four-, seven- or eight-way, along with an injectable IBR vaccine, might be a mistake.
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Novel Approach
Joy Reznicek has heard all the reasons she should want to replace Kentucky 31 fescue with a novel endophyte, but at Mississippi's Town Creek Farm, they are taking the change slowly with an eye toward cost versus return.
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Boot The Hay Habit
If you want proof Keith Tuck's rotational-grazing system works, take a look at his hay equipment. Oh, wait. It's gone. He sold it in 2016.
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Probiotic Promises
Whatever you call them, probiotics, or direct-fed microbials (DFM), they promise a lot. Testimonials on company websites declare these little-known microbes can add pounds, improve animal health and reduce morbidity.
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Mix It Up
There is no simple, one-trick fix when it comes to fly control. In fact, it's better to think in terms of fly management and IPM rather than control. IPM, or integrated pest management, is key because it allows producers to manage around resistance. It's not as simple as...
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