Livestock

Drought Conditions and Resources Weekly Update

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CFAES experts know the challenges Ohio growers and producers face due to a variety of reasons. A Rapid Response Team was created to quickly address current events and offer the best science-based recommendations to protect livestock, crops, and farm operations due to weather impacts, tariffs, commodity prices, and extreme events. Find the weekly update here.

Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter

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Six new articles have been posted in this week’s issue number 1413 of the Ohio BEEF Cattle letter at http://u.osu.edu/beef/ . Much of it is about managing dry weather and feed supply concerns.

Articles this week include:

  • Assistance for Ohio Farms Impacted by Drought
  • Can I afford not to pregnancy check?
  • Manure Application to Parched Soil
  • When is an Hour of Operator Labor, Not Just an Hour of Operator Labor?
  • Are We Nearing Expansion? A Look at Cow Slaughter and the Inventory Cycle
  • Grazing Management Strategies and Mud Management

Drought Conditions and Resources Weekly Update

by at

CFAES experts know the challenges Ohio growers and producers face due to a variety of reasons. A Rapid Response Team was created to quickly address current events and offer the best science-based recommendations to protect livestock, crops, and farm operations due to weather impacts, tariffs, commodity prices, and extreme events. Find the weekly update here.

Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter

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Five new articles have been posted in this week’s issue number 1412 of the Ohio BEEF Cattle letter: http://u.osu.edu/beef/

More about dealing with dry weather and managing feed resources as well as some thoughts on weaning management.

Articles this week include:

  • Look for ways to reduce calf stress at weaning
  • Considering By-products and Alternative Feedstuff beyond hay for ruminants
  • Managing Weeds
  • Johne’s Disease and Detection in Beef Cattle Frequently Asked Questions
  • Beef-on-Dairy is a Growing Trend, But Its Impacts on Beef Production are Small