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How to actually handle 4 common summer cattle diseases

How to actually handle 4 common summer cattle diseasesIt is never good when your cattle suffer from diseases. They can reduce your performance and increase your expenses.

Many health problems can be effectively managed if detected early. This not only helps prevent or minimize losses but also empowers you, the cattle owner, to take proactive steps to prevent their recurrence or spread. Remember, your vigilance and prompt action are crucial. Always consult your veterinarian if you suspect a health issue in your cattle.

Though sickness can occur at any time of the year, here are four that tend to happen during summer. I’ve included some signs to look for and steps you can take to minimize its effects.

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How to best use winter wheat in 4 easy steps

How to best use winter wheat in 4 easy stepsA wheat pasture is a valuable resource for many cattle operations. This plant is a valuable source of high-quality forage when most other forages are low in quantity and quality. The unique climate in the Southern plains, like here in Texas, can allow producers to use wheat as both a forage and a grain crop. This dual purpose can potentially increase the overall profitability of many operations.

The fall and winter temperatures in this part of the country typically allow for significant growth before winter comes barreling in. Add to that the relatively few snow days we receive, and producers can extend their grazing season while keeping costs relatively low. Producers can see a grazing season that goes for 120-150 days, usually from November 1 to March 1, as a result.

Putting cattle on a wheat pasture is only sometimes a matter of just turning the cows loose on it. You can do some things to be more efficient when using wheat pastures for stocker calves and even cows. Here are four things to consider to get the most bang for your buck.

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Introducing 4 Common Summer Cattle Diseases to Look Out For

Introducing 4 Common Summer Cattle Diseases to Look Out ForIt is never good whenever your cattle are suffering from diseases. It can rob you of performance while at the same time increasing your expenses.

Many health problems that occur can be handled if they are detected early. If caught in time, they can be prevented or even minimized losses. You can then take steps to keep it from spreading or coming back. One main thing to remember is always to consult your veterinarian if you believe a health problem has occurred.

Though sickness can occur any time of the year, here are 4 of them that tend to happen during summer. I’ve included some signs to look for as well as steps you can take to minimize its effects.

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4 ways to get the most out of grazing winter wheat

4 ways to get the most out of grazing winter wheatA wheat pasture is a valuable resource for many cattle operations. This plant is a valuable source of high-quality forage when most other forages are low in quantity and quality. The unique climate in areas of the Southern plains, like here in Texas can allow producers to use wheat as both a forage and a grain crop. This can potentially increase the overall profitability of many operations.

The fall and winter temperatures in this part of the country typically allow for significant growth before winter comes barreling in. Add to that the relatively few snow days that we receive and producers can extend their grazing season while keeping costs relatively low.  Producers can see a grazing season that goes for 120-150 days, usually from November 1 to March 1, as a result.

Putting cattle on a wheat pasture is not always a matter of just turning the cows loose on it.  There are some things that you can do to be more efficient when using wheat pastures for stocker calves and even cows. Here are 4 things to consider to get the most bang for your buck.

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Be on the lookout for these 4 common summer cattle diseases

be on the lookout for these 4 common summer cattle diseaseIt is never good whenever your cattle are suffering from a disease. It can rob you of performance while at the same time increasing your expenses.

Many health problems that occur can be handled if they are detected early. If detected in time they can be prevented or even minimize losses. You can then take steps to keep it from spreading or coming back. One main thing to remember is to always consult your veterinarian if you believe a health problem has occurred.

Though sickness can occur any time of the year here are 4 of them that tend to happen during summer. I’ve included some signs to look for as well as steps you can take to minimize its effects.

Continue reading