This spring season has seen average temperatures 10 to 20 degrees colder than normal. Cold temperatures and wind can result in damage to bulls’ ability to produce viable semen. Bull…
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Beef Cattle Management for Healthy Calves and High Conception Rates
by Colter BrownAs branding and breeding season approaches, there are a few considerations to keep in mind to increase the overall health of our animals. Profitability for the cow-calf producer is dependent…
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Weather forecasts predict worsening drought conditions in the northern Great Plains for the 2021 growing season, which is bad news for cattle producers. Many cattle operations will find themselves without…
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Reproductive Management of Cow Herd During Drought
by Colter BrownThe most recent U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that 100% of North Dakota is in drought status, with 85% of the state in at least a severe drought category and 47%…
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Matching the number of cattle to your grass and feed resources on the ranch is a constant challenge for any cow-calf producer. Also, producers strive to maintain cow numbers to…
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– North Dakota State Extension Service The breeding season for spring-calving cow herds could run from March through late summer or early fall, depending on the desired time of calving…