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Colostrum Puts the Best Hoof Forward
Newborn calves have little to no immune system upon birth. One of the keys to starting them out right is ensuring that they receive enough colostrum, which is packed full of nutrients and antibodies.
SDSU Extension Launches New Streamlines Podcast
July 14, 2021
Hosted by John McMaine, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Water Management Engineer, and Anthony Bly, SDSU Extension Soils Field Specialist, the audio series aims to bring listeners insight and discussion on all things water.
Summer Maintenance in Outside Yards
Spring mud and poor drainage are two of the biggest production drags associated with feeding cattle outside. Summer months represent an opportunity to address and correct any problems that might be present in open lots.
Preserving Your Ability To Care for Your Animals When Flooding Occurs
When winter snowfall begins to melt, severe spring flooding can be a real possibility. Of the people witnessing the rising water, livestock producers and other animal caretakers have perhaps the most daunting task.
Blooming Prairies: Native Forb Research
This episode of Cattle HQ, Kaylee Wheeler from South Dakota State University Extension discusses research efforts focused around native forbs on South Dakota rangelands.
Beefing up Herd Health
In this episode of Cattle HQ, Madison Kovarna sits down with Dr. Russ Daly from South Dakota State University Extension. Dr. Daly shares his expertise on herd health.
Growth Promotant Technologies: Impact on Beef Production and Meat Quality - Research
A study conducted by SDSU researchers evaluated the impact additive combinations of growth-promotant technologies can have on beef carcass characteristics and tenderness.
Feeding Drought-Stressed Crops to Cattle
Can drought-stressed crops be be utilized as feed? The answer is yes, if we know what the levels of nitrates are in the feedstuffs in question.
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Home to more than 1 million head of cattle, South Dakota’s producers can rely on SDSU Extension for research-based information, best management practices and resources to support healthy and profitable herds.
