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 Blaire Todd Post Rock Extension District Livestock Production Agent 785-738-3597 |
Current Articles
 A Kansas State University veterinarian is urging cattle producers to beef up their plans for managing heat stress in their herds, a challenge that costs the U.S. cattle industry up to $370 million in losses each year. |
 Top 10 Things to Keep in Mind with Free Choice Minerals Remember the priority of nutrients. Energy and protein are of higher priority than minerals and vitamins. |
 The Basics of Mineral Nutrition Most beef cattle producers recognize that mineral nutrition is important. However, a mineral program is only one component of an operation’s nutrition and management plan. |
Handling Liquid Nitrogen Tanks Understanding more about liquid nitrogen and its properties will reduce complacency and help prevent accidents. |
To overcome the inability to pass antibodies to the calf before birth, the bovine dam secretes large amounts of antibodies into her colostrum. |
