FROST IN A BOTTLE
September 2014 Southeast Cattle Advisor Dennis Hancock, Forage Extension Specialist The University of Georgia The goal of most winter forage systems is to start grazing as soon as possible and...
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Consider Investments in Efficiency with Extra Cattle Income
Chart 1 Most cattlemen have a noticeable grin on their faces these days. Cattle have been selling for record prices this summer as seen in Chart 1 above. What is causing this major increase in...
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Five Keys to Winter Supplementation of the Cow Herd
1) Know the nutrient requirements of your cow herd. Nutritional requirements increase significantly at the time of calving and it is important to adjust the feeding program accordingly to meet these...
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What has two thumbs and wants to turn $2 into $50??? THIS GUY!
If nothing else, I got you to stop and read this first sentence, or at least look at the figures. Implanting cattle is not a new technology, its been around for years. It has the potential to add 3-5%...
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Using Your Holidays to Make Money: Converting to a Controlled Breeding Season
Converting to a controlled breeding season can be overwhelming. It’s a process that can take years and involves keeping up with dates and records and culling what you may think are your better cows....
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Beat the Heat with These Summer Management Tips
The days are getting longer, the nights are shorter, and the heat of the summer is sneaking up on us quickly. As we move into warmer days, here are a few quick tips to keep in mind: Water, Water, Water...
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Southeast Cattle Advisor at the 2015 Sunbelt Ag Expo
The 2015 Sunbelt Ag Expo will be held in Moultrie, GA on Tuesday, October 20 through Thursday, October 22, 2015. Members of the Southeast Cattle Advisor group will be speaking on timely management...
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Stockpiled Grazing Can Reduce Winter Feeding Costs
This photo was taken on December 9, 2015 before the temporary electric fenced was moved. Notice that the heifers are mainly grazing on the tender, high quality leaves and leaving the course stems that...
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I’m putting out High-Mag mineral, but cows are still going down?
What is grass tetany and why is magnesium important? Grass tetany, also known as grass staggers, magnesium (Mg) tetany, hypomagnesemia, and wheat pasture poisoning, is a nutritional disorder caused...
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Distillers grains offers supplementation options for beef cattle producers
Across much of the Southeast, many producers have experiencing ample rain and plenty of forage, therefore, winter supplementation is far from their thoughts. However, now is a great time to start...
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