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Made in the shade | Beef Magazine

The weather outside might be cold right now. But a little bit of preparation today can help you manage heat stress in your cattle when the weather warms up. AJ Tarpoff, Kansas State University beef Extension veterinarian, said heat stress costs more than $370 million a year to the cattle industry — that can be […]

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Despite challenging conditions, thousands of waterbirds breeding throughout NSW wetlands | The Land

UNSW-CES, Senior Research Fellow, Dr Kate Brandis and her team are currently working on behalf of the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH), undertaking detailed monitoring of the current Murray-Darling Basin waterbird breeding events including studying the size of the colonies, reproductive successes and failures, and water depth and quality. Click to check the original article.

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House Ag chairman talks farm bill

Nearly a week after the chaotic House speaker election postponed the initial farm bill listening session at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, 20 speakers got to talk about their hopes for the 2023 Farm Bill in front of several members of the House Agriculture Committee. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, chairman of the committee and the first […]

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USDA seeks comments on animal disease traceability regulations

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing to amend animal disease traceability regulations and require electronic identification for interstate movement of certain cattle and bison. APHIS is also proposing to revise and clarify record requirements. The changes would strengthen the ability of the U.S. to quickly respond to significant animal disease outbreaks, […]

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4 Ways to reduce hay loss

There are many ways to feed hay, with each method impacting waste differently. 1. If hay is fed unrestricted, cattle can waste 45 percent of the hay they are provided. Limit feeding hay so only what is required is fed, will significantly reduce waste right away. Studies show that cattle fed daily versus fed every […]

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