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Drought Related Calving Issues
During this bonus episode of Cattle HQ, Olivia Amundson and Robin Salverson, caught up with Dr. Bleaux Johnson, DVM with West River Health Services.
Hoof Challenges in the Feedyard
During this episode of Cattle HQ, Madison Kovarna sits down with Sarah Erickson from TELUS Agriculture to talk more about hoof health concerns in feedlot cattle.
Ruminating on Microbiomes
During this episode of Cattle HQ, Madison Kovarna sits down with Dr. Ben St. Pierre from South Dakota State University to discuss all thing microbiome and cattle digestive system.
It’s time for Breeding Soundness Exams
In this episode of Cattle HQ, we discuss how to test bulls for fertility with Dr. Russ Daly, SDSU Extension Veterinarian.
Calves From Other Sources
A few longer-run trends continue to dominate the supply-side story of cattle in South Dakota. Beef cow numbers continue to decline. The number of feeder cattle outside of feedlots has remained stable.
Virtual PQA Plus and TQA Certification Training Available
May 19, 2020
The National Pork Board has recently announced the opportunity to offer and complete Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus and/or Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) certifications virtually.
Fall Pasture Report: Considerations for Dormant Season Grazing
Recent fall rains across the region continue to improve soil moisture conditions in preparation for the dormant season. Unlike in years past, a fall green up has been in full swing for much of the region.
Increasing Adaptability With Alternative Grazing Strategies
The greatest sum in most cattle budgets is simply keeping cows fed. Whether grazing cropland or grassland, there are countless opportunities to improve your operation's bottom line through alternative grazing strategies.
Animal Nutrition Program’s Feed Management Committee: Feed to Gain Calculator - Fat Inclusion
Adding fat to cattle diets is a common strategy to increase dietary energy density. Learn how to make informed feed decisions using a feed-to-gain breakeven calculator developed by the National Animal Nutrition Program Feed Management Committee.
Conservation, Grazing, and Forage Situation
This report summarizes recent trends in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), harvested hay acreage, and grazing capacity in the United States and South Dakota. The purpose is to give a current picture of conservation enrollment and forage supply.