“Is it too hot to work calves?” “Is the temperature and humidity going to kill these cattle this afternoon if we work them?” Those in the cattle business know those […]
“Is it too hot to work calves?”
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Basics of Winter Annual Establishment: by Lee Vanvlake, Area Livestock Agent, Clemson Extension
For many cattle producers in the state the first killing frost means grazing has ended and hay feeding starts. It is common to hear discussion on how much it costs […]
How Much Does Your Hay Storage Cost?
Be careful how you answer that question. Cost and expense are two different things. Everyone worries about the expense of building barns for hay storage. Yes, barns are a big […]
Preventing Prussic Acid Poisoning. By Dr. John Andrae, Clemson University Extension Forage Specialist
A significant risk of grazing certain species of drought or frost-damaged forages is hydrocyanic acid poisoning. This is more commonly known as prussic acid or cyanide poisoning. While prussic acid […]
Calving Management; Lee VanVlake, Clemson University Extension Area Livestock Agent
Southeast cattle farmers and ranchers have begun a very busy and critical time of the year. Most producers have already begun calving season and some are considering improving management practices. […]