Cattle

Find articles on managing your cow-calf operation, including herd management, grazing systems, handling advice, and calving tips. This section also covers cattle equipment and products.

Industrial hemp for cattle

Industrial hemp may be another feed alternative for cattle. A study shows it’s nutritious for them, but there is that issue with cannabinoids.
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Stable fly control

Stable flies are painful for cattle, and controlling them starts in the winter. Reduce the amount of manure and hay mixing on the ground and you’ll reduce stable flies.
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Irrigation system electric fence

By All Around the Farm
Cattle don’t bother movable irrigation system with solar-powered pivot used on triticale pasture.
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Managing snow in the feedlot

Today’s snow is tomorrow’s mud. The sooner you can remove snow from feedlot pens, the easier it is to manage.
Cattle standing in snow near feeder
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Bedding in the feedlot

Harsh winter weather can cause performance drag on feedlot cattle. Bedding is an important tool to keep energy and feed efficiency on track.
cattle standing in straw
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Electric Fencing For Large Animals

Good fencing is a must for livestock and one of the best is an electric fence. Even large animals can be penned in with a single strand.
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Staying Safe Around Bulls

Bulls are dangerous and can quickly become aggressive. Reading their behavior and knowing how to react can save you from injury.
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Easy pasture moves

Automatic gates and simplified fencing make it easy to move cattle often.
A group of cattle in a pasture.
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Agronomy Tip: Learn Product Strengths and Weaknesses

A row of corn emerging in an Iowa field Choose products based on the environment and management practices that are similar to yours.

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