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Blaire Todd
Blaire Todd
Livestock Production Agent

Cows feeding at their trough

Test to Prevent Nitrate and Prussic Acid Poisoning

In dry areas of the state, cattle may be removed from pasture early.
Mineral content of forages is influenced by several factors including plant species, soil, maturity, and growing conditions.

Basics of Mineral Nutrition

May, 2026
Mineral content of forages is influenced by several factors including plant species, soil, maturity, and growing conditions.
Red Orange sun on a summer day

Considerations for Managing The Cowherd (pdf)

Here in Kansas, and many other areas of the central and southern Great Plains and western regions of the U.S, producers are generally accustomed to experiencing wildfires, particularly during late-winter and early-spring.
Black cow with white calf

Importance of Colostrum (pdf)

February, 2026

At the beginning of every calving season, we find ourselves discussing the importance of colostrum (first milk) in cow-calf herds.