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Spring Fencing Projects
Spring Fencing Projects – Repairs and New Fences Most 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 nailed or screwed to jack legs) is more feasible than trying […]
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Pre-Calving Vaccination for Cows
Calves staying healthier during their first weeks of life if they get good-quality colostrum soon after birth, containing antibodies against pathogens they may encounter. If the dam has high levels of antibodies before calving, she can pass temporary immunity to her calf. Pre-Calving Vaccination for Cows ahead of calving can help her build those antibodies. […]
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Red Doc Farm
The late Dr. Roland Sanchez had a vision. It was his dream to build a herd of Santa Gertrudis in the harsh climate of the high desert of New Mexico. Red Doc Farm headquarters is in the Rio Grande Valley in the central part of the state, an area where he and his wife Elia […]
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Making A Mark On Dart Guns
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 labor, time, and handling-induced stress. Like any developing technology, RDDS have their drawbacks and have raised reasonable […]
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Cow Nutrition Requirements
Cow Nutrition Requirements: Calving To Breeding 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 the performance of both the cow and the newborn calf,” said Ken Olson, Professor & SDSU […]
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Using Drones for Livestock Management
Using Drones for Livestock Management An unmanned aircraft system (UAS), commonly called an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone, has many applications in today’s world. Unmanned flight technology covers everything from small indoor toys to military weapon-delivery systems. Mid-size drones are proving useful for many agricultural purposes including cattle raising. An “eye in the sky” […]
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Mineral Supplementation for Cattle
Mineral Supplementation for Cattle: The Benefits You May Not See It’s no secret that good nutritional management is one of the most vital contributions to a profitable herd. Within the realm of cattle nutrition, protein and energy tend to receive the most hype due to their direct relationships to growth performance and overall body condition. […]
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Leadership In Livestock Handling Equipment
Leadership In Livestock Handling Equipment: Powder River Today as ranchers we enjoy the benefits of modern steel livestock handling equipment. Before the current century, you could most likely count the major developments in cattle handling on one hand. Arguably, the most significant of these developments occurred in the late 1930s. A welding shop owner in […]
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AMERICAN CATTLEMEN
September 2026
The September 2026 issue of American Cattlemen delivers practical insights to help cattle producers improve herd performance, efficiency and profitability. Learn how Small Nutrients, Big Impact explores the importance of mineral nutrition, while Set Calves Up for Success with Low-Stress Weaning offers strategies for healthier transitions. Feeding Cows When Feed Sources are Expensive provides ideas for managing rising feed costs, and Profitability in Practice: Rethinking Your Enterprises examines smarter approaches to ranch finances. Readers can also discover ways to maximize equipment in Making Your Skid Steer Work for You, follow a producer’s dedication to excellence in Commitment to Quality from Pasture to Plate, and learn how better data supports better decisions in Accurate Livestock Weights Drive Successful Operations.
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