In a previous article, ‘Capitalizing on Cow Costs’ reducing feed costs to improve cow efficiency was discussed. To continue the conversation, another area of cost reduction is in cull cows, bulls and calf death loss.
Feeding cows is one area of consideration when analyzing the cost of keeping a cow through her production year. Through small management choices, we can decrease the cost of the cow while maximizing on opportunities.
SDSU Extension publishes the Livestock Newsletter to provide South Dakota producers, industry professionals and consumers with timely research-based recommendations.
Fact sheet with tips for Beef Cattle Producers for Drought Management
August 10, 2020
The Nitrate QuikTest for forages is available at various SDSU Extension locations across South Dakota.
This article summarizes findings related to dung beetle ecology and how dung beetles advance the breakdown of dung pats.
Creep-feeding should be evaluated on yearly basis to determine if it will provide production and economic benefits to the operation.
August 10, 2020
South Dakota Livestock producers are encouraged to test their water sources as poor quality water is leading to blindness in some herds.
Fact sheet discussing conservation of round bale storage.
Cattle mineral nutrition is complex and often confusing, but one strategy to help ranchers better evaluate their mineral program is to monitor mineral consumption.