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Treating Lameness in Cattle
Successfully treating most cases of cattle lameness usually involves more than a simple injection of antibiotics. Knowing the best intervention for a particular animal starts with a good diagnosis of the problem.
SDSU Extension welcomes new water specialist
October 29, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Ryan Lefers as the new Griffith Endowed Chair in Agriculture and Water Resources, South Dakota Water Resources Institute Director and SDSU Extension Water Management Specialist.
Distillers’ Dried Grains With Solubles Decreased Feed-To-Water Ratio
Recent research at SDSU found that using distillers’ dried grains with solubles in swine diets showcased a significant impact on water consumption, leading to a decrease in the feed-to-water ratio.
Monthly Cattle Prices and Basis Levels
Effective marketing and risk management techniques often rely on sound benchmarks. Those marketing cattle need reasonable metrics to evaluate received and expected prices.
Dealing With Snowstorms for Cattle on Winter Range
Ranchers with cattle on winter pastures have a few management strategies to help them cope with the large snowstorms throughout the state.
Liver Abscesses in the Beef Industry
During this episode of Cattle HQ, Robin Salverson and Sydni Borders, talked with Dr. Ty Lawrence from West Texas A&M about the issue of liver abscesses in the beef industry observed during the 2022 Beef Quality Audit.
Feeding Damaged Wheat to Cattle
Feeding damaged wheat to livestock is one way to salvage value from the crop. Wheat can work well in cattle diets with some limitations.
Balancing Controlled Drainage
Will controlled drainage help maintain a healthy nutrient cycle with extreme weather changes and improve yield and water quality?
Bieber Red Angus-The Culture Behind Retaining Good Help
In this episode of Cattle HQ, Kiernan Brandt sits down with Craig Bieber and Jake Harms from Bieber Red Angus in Leola, SD.
Where do floodwaters go and what do they leave behind?
Understanding the pathways and impacts of receding floodwaters is crucial for effective flood management and recovery efforts.