American Cattlemen April 2020

This issue brings you:
  • Cattlemen Showring
  • Thoughts From A Cattlewomen
  • Reproduction Starts with Nutrition
  • Spring Fencing Projects - Repairs and New Fences
  • Baleage vs Hayleage: What's really the Difference
  • Fence Repair or Replacement - A Balancing Act
  • Prepare Fences and Pastures Now for Spring Grazing

Prepare Fences & Pastures Now for Spring Grazing

 Prepare Fences & Pastures Now for Spring Grazing Article provided by Gallagher After a long winter, fences and pastures may be a little worn for the wear. Taking steps now to plan and prepare for the upcoming grazing season will give producers an advantage going into spring.​​​​​​​​​​​​​To get...

MAKING SENSE OF YOUR NEXT GENERATION COW HERD

 MAKING SENSE OF YOUR NEXT GENERATION COW HERD By Trudy Ohlde - Ohlde Cattle Co Truly focusing on the female. The livelihood of the commercial man or woman depends on their cowherd.What is the best direction to take your cow herd in the near future? Decisions made this breeding season can affect your...

Baleage vs. Haylage: What’s really the difference?

 Baleage vs. Haylage: What’s really the difference? By Brad Shick Often times the terms baleage and haylage are used interchangeable in conversation due to the state or country of the farm/ranch or simply by the type of operation. So how are baleage and haylage different and why are they used?The...

Spring Fencing Projects - Repairs and New Fences

 Spring Fencing Projects - Repairs and New Fences By Heather Smith ThomasPost permanent pasture fences for cattle utilize barbed wire, net wire or multiple strands of high tensile electric wire, stretched tightly and secured to well-set posts. In some kinds of terrain, however, a jack fence (poles/rails...

American Cattlmen March 2020

This issue brings you:
  • Cattlemen Showring
  • Thoughts From A Cattlemen
  • Mineral Supplementation: The Benefits you may not see
  • Making A Mark with Dart Guns
  • Powder River: Leadership in Livestock Handling Equipment
  • Cow Nutrition Requirements: Calving to Breeding

Cow Nutrition Requirements: Calving to Breeding

 Cow Nutrition Requirements: Calving to Breeding. Article courtesy of South Dakota State Extension. Nutritional management of the cow herd is more important during the periods of late pregnancy and early lactation than any other time in the annual production cycle.“Nutrition has a huge impact on...

Making a Mark with Dart Guns

 Making a Mark with Dart Guns. By Jaclyn Krymowski Using dart guns, formally known as remote drug delivery systems (RDDS) by animal health professionals, are now an increasingly popular method of treating cattle. These systems offer a new and innovative solution to range animal management while reducing...