Recent rains and rising temperatures have led to a need for cattle producers to clean feeding areas, says Kansas State University Livestock Specialist Joel DeRouchey.
Among the chores, DeRouchey suggests:
- Pull manure out of areas where it has accumulated.
- Make sure drainage areas are clear.
- Remove manure from the pens and consider using it as a fertilizer source.
- Repack and rebuild mounds, if utilized.
DeRouchey says cleaning pens after the winter and spring months is important even during the busy summertime,…
