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How Much Gas Do Beef or Dairy Cattle Produce?
by Zifei Liu
MF3185
Beef and dairy cattle operations produce greenhouse gas emissions from feed digestion and manure decomposition. Producers need to be aware of what gases are emitted and why they are of concern so they can take steps to control and counteract these emissions. 4-page, color.Published Date: Apr 2015
Beef Cow-Calf Management Options When Pasture is Limited
MF3114
To remain profitable in the face of widespread drought, record grain and feed prices, and other economic uncertainties, Kansas beef producers must focus on capturing value, managing returns, and implementing least-cost production strategies. This publication helps beef producers determine appropriate management practices for cow-calf operations when pasture is limited. 8-page, color.Published Date: Aug 2014
Managing Cows in Confinement
MF3115
When drought or other factors increase competition for grazing land, beef producers may consider moving cattle off grass and feeding them in a confinement pen. This publication provides information on culling decisions, diets, housing, and other concerns associated with this practice. 8-page, color.Published Date: Aug 2014
Winter Wheat Grazing
by Kevin C. Dhuyvetter Glynn T. Tonsor
MF1009
provides cost-return of winter wheat grazing. 4-page, b/w.Revision Date: Apr 2014
Sweetclover Toxicity
by Larry C. Hollis Deon van der Merwe
MF2950
To prevent sweetclover toxicity, recently damaged plants must not be harvested for hay. Stems of sweetclover plants should be thoroughly dry before being baled as hay. Toxicity is manifested primarily as bruising or bleeding disorders, or lameness. 2-page, color.Published Date: Jan 2011
Kochia Toxicity
MF2949
Kochia (Kochia scoparia), known as fireweed or summer cypress, usually has good forage value. Toxicity may occur with both harvested and grazed plants if kochia plants are allowed to grow more than 18 to 24 inches tall or begin to develop seedheads. 2 p., color.Published Date: Nov 2010
Hairy Vetch Toxicity
by Larry C. Hollis Deon van der Merwe
MF2948
This palatable legume may cause major health problems, and even death in cattle. Signs initially include itching and scaly skin that is thickened to the touch, as well as diarrhea, conjunctivitis, and body wasting. 2 p., color.Published Date: Oct 2010
Winter Feeding Sites and Calf Scours
by Larry C. Hollis Joel M. DeRouchey Twig T. Marston
MF2753
As cows feed on a small site during the winter, manure and wasted hay accumulate. Disease-causing organisms develop, and can sicken calves that use the pasture in spring. 2 p.Published Date: Nov 2006
Questions and Answers on Beef Cattle Nutrition
by Chris Reinhardt Sandy Johnson Joel M. DeRouchey
C733
Provides concise answers to specific cattle nutrition questions.Revision Date: Oct 2006
Managing Wastewater from Animal Wash Areas
by Joseph P. Harner III G. Morgan Powell
MF2725
Waste water from grooming animals can be absorbed by grass if the volume is small. Hard-surface pads draining to grass or wetland treatment cells are needed for large volumes.Published Date: May 2006
How Feeding-Site Mud and Temperature Affect Animal Performance
by Joel M. DeRouchey Twig T. Marston Joseph P. Harner III
MF2673
Livestock producers should make management decisions to minimize animal exposure to mud and provide protection from adverse weather to maximize animal performance. 2 p.Published Date: Feb 2005
How Water Quality and Source Affect Animal Performance
by Joel M. DeRouchey Twig T. Marston Joseph P. Harner III
MF2672
Cattle producers should make sure water for livestock is protected from contamination by chemicals, excess nutrients (from soil erosion or manure) and microorganisms (manure). 2 p.Published Date: Feb 2005
Managing Kansas Grazinglands for Multiple Benefits
by Will Boyer Larry Huber Gary May
MF2086
Plant growth will provide vegetative cover that intercepts rain, impedes runoff, & ensures a root mass that binds soil, reduces leaching of nutrients, animal wastes, pesticides. 20 p.Revision Date: Jun 2004
Grazing Distribution
by Paul D. Ohlenbusch Joseph P. Harner III
MF515
Grazing distribution is the pattern created by livestock grazing rangeland or pasture. Uniform distribution is needed for long-term management & effective use of forage, & protects water sources.Revision Date: Jan 2003
Composition and Feeding Value of Cottonseed Feed Products for Beef Cattle
by Dale A. Blasi Jim Drouillard
MF2538
Nutrient composition and feeding management of whole cottonseed, cottonseed meal and hulls. This will help beef producers use cottonseed by-products, reducing costs of production. 22 p.Published Date: May 2002
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