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The importance of energy nutrition for cattle

Cattle need energy to function but many forages do not provide enough. That’s why energy feed supplements are essential to a healthy herd. Here's a look at the basics of energy nutrition and how to apply them.

Reinaldo Cooke | Jun 2011 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

How to create proper diets for beef cattle

Cattle nutrition is a critical component of beef operations. Here's a look at designing or evaluating cattle diets including how to determine animal requirements, assess feed inventory and assemble proper feed regimens.

David Bohnert, Reinaldo Cooke | Jun 2011 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Basic nutrient requirements of beef cattle

Cattle require certain nutrients in specific amounts in order to grow, thrive, and reproduce. This fact sheet describes the nutrients, explains common terms used in feeds and feeding, and provides lists of nutrient requirements by animal type and productivity level.

Shelby Filley | Jun 2011 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Plants Poisonous to Livestock in the Western States

Poisonous plants are a major cause of economic loss to the livestock industry. Each year these plants adversely affect 3 to 5 percent of the cattle, sheep, goats, and horses that graze western ranges. All too often the losses to individual livestock operations are large enough to threaten the viability of that ranch.

Apr 2011 | Online resource

Composting Manure

This podcast episode is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on the basics of livestock manure management, including handling, storage, composting, use, and ways to reduce negative effects on the...

Ellen Hammond, Brian Tuck, Shilah Olson, Susan Kerr | Apr 2011 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Managing Manure

This podcast episode is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on the basics of livestock manure management, including handling, storage, composting, use, and ways to reduce negative effects on the...

Ellen Hammond, Brian Tuck, Shilah Olson, Susan Kerr | Apr 2011 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

The Scoop on Poop

This podcast episode is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on the basics of livestock manure management, including handling, storage, composting, use, and ways to reduce negative effects on the...

Ellen Hammond, Brian Tuck, Shilah Olson, Susan Kerr | Apr 2011 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Living on the Land: Managing Manure

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on the basics of livestock manure management, including handling, storage, composting, use, and ways to reduce negative ...

Ellen Hammond, Brian Tuck, Shilah Olson, Susan Kerr | Apr 2011 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Dehorn calves with paste (Descornar terneras con pasta)

This publication specifies in detail (with explanatory pictures) the correct procedure for dehorning calves early in life to minimize pain. The publication contains both an English and a Spanish version.

Aurora Villarroel | Mar 2011 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Get ready for calving season

Cattle managers can decrease the amount of calving difficulty through bull selection, nutrition and exercise. Don’t wait until calving begins, follow this checklist and set up the supplies and support you will need.

Shelby Filley | Dec 2010 | Article