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SDSU beef team growing through innovative research, collaboration
September 09, 2024
It’s an exciting time for the South Dakota State University beef team as a core group of longtime faculty and experts is joined by rising stars in their respective disciplines.
Understanding Flood Hazards in the United States
Understanding the different types of flood hazards and their causes is crucial for effective flood management and disaster preparedness.
How the Veterinary Lab Diagnoses Anthrax in a Beef Herd
Anthrax is a serious disease of cattle that pops up somewhere almost every year in South Dakota. It’s caused by a bacteria that survives as a very tough spore form in the soil. Knowing whether a death on pasture has been caused by anthrax is important for several reasons.
Basics of Body Condition Scoring (BCS)
Fact sheet about the basics of body condition scoring for cattle.
Restoring and Sampling Private Wells in South Dakota
In South Dakota, private well owners must take immediate and effective steps to restore their wells after a flood. This guide provides essential information on assessing, repairing, disinfecting, and sampling your well.
How Does Your Herd Measure Up?
Female herd longevity is important for beef producers. Since foot and udder problems can be genetic, tracking scores can help producers make informed management decisions for herd females.
Tale of Two Watersheds
See the difference that cover crops and a no-till cropping system can have on watersheds when high winds and heavy rains impact our region. The difference in the amounts of run-off water is astounding!
Calving Season Update
During this episode of Cattle HQ, Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow Calf Field Specialist visits with Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow Calf Field Specialist about focusing on setting up the cow herd and the ranch to have a successful calving season.
Meeting Growing Calf Requirements With Protein Supplementation While Winter Grazing
Due to their growth requirements, growing calves need higher-quality nutrition than cows, and they will require more protein and energy supplementation when grazing winter range.
Monitoring Nutrient Status of Beef Cows
Managing cows through the winter provides different challenges compared to managing those same cows during the growing season. With snow cover, cows should oftentimes receive supplemental feed to meet nutrient requirements during late gestation and into calving season due to low forage or limited quantity.