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% more pounds to your calf crop, yet fewer and fewer producers are employing the practice. WHY? […]
Forage quality is one of the most influential factors in livestock production. Providing good quality, well managed forage can decrease reliance on stored feeds, decrease the need for added supplementation, and increase animal performance. Whether for hay or grazing, the only way to determine the quality of your forage is by implementing a forage test! Forage […]
Alfalfa production in North Florida Jose Dubeux1 and Patricio Munoz2 1Assistant Professor, University of Florida – North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC), Marianna, FL dubeux@ufl.edu 2Assistant Professor, University of Florida – Agronomy Department, Gainesville, FL p.munoz@ufl.edu Alfalfa is considered the “Queen of Forages” because of its high nutritive value. Alfalfa also has […]
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. Producers can make calving season more predictable, more profitable, and less stressful by implementing some key management practices. Calving season should be included in […]
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 requirements. Refer to ANR-0060 Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle for more information (www.alabamabeefsystems.com under the ‘Nutrition’ tab) on the daily dry matter, total […]
