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Forage Facts Notebook

by Dale A. Blasi Gary L. Kilgore Paul D. Ohlenbusch

S115

Grazing & cattle production information. Topics include grasses, legumes, cereals, silage, hay, pasture & soil management, insects, diseases, prescribed burning, weed & brush management.

Published Date: Mar 1999

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

Grazing Distribution

by Joseph P. Harner III Paul D. Ohlenbusch

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

Small Grain Cereals for Forage

by James P. Shroyer Dale L. Fjell Steve L. Watson

MF1072

Small grain cereals (winter wheat, rye, barley, etc.) can be a valuable forage supplement to summer annuals and native grass pastures, and a good primary forage when backgrounding beef cattle.

Published Date: Aug 1993

Stocking Rate and Grazing Management

by Steve L. Watson Paul D. Ohlenbusch

MF1118

Grazing management is the art of integrating animals, feed, and other inputs with land, labor, and capital resources.

Published Date: Feb 1994

Managing Kansas Grazinglands for Multiple Benefits

by Gary May Larry Huber Will Boyer

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

Prescribed Burning as a Management Practice

by David C. Hartnett Paul D. Ohlenbusch

L815

Burning grassland can recycle nutrients, control weeds & brush, improve grazing distribution, reduce wildfire hazards, improve wildlife habitat, & increase livestock production. 8 p.

Revision Date: Mar 2000

How Much Meat to Expect from Your Animal

by Travis O'Quinn et al.

MF3394

Steps in animal processing that affect the weight of the finished product. 2-page, color.

Published Date: Feb 2018

Beef Processing Options for Consumers

by Travis O'Quinn et al.

MF3395

How much meat to expect from a beef animal after processing. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Feb 2018