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Dealing with wet, muddy winter conditions in feedyards

By Alfredo DiCostanzo, University of Nebraska Extension In unexpected warm, wet winter conditions, cattle face challenges accessing feed, water, or a place to lie down. Muddy conditions affect requirements for maintenance, according to this UNL study. Even if feed intake is not affected by muddy conditions (cattle can reach the bunk and water trough and […]

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Cargill expands in Northeast with purchase of two meat plants

As U.S. consumer demand for convenient and affordable protein options continues to grow, Cargill has announced that the company has invested in two processing facilities to expand its production and distribution of supermarket case-ready beef and pork to retailers in the Northeast part of the country. Cargill has purchased case-ready meat plants in North Kingstown, […]

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