Articles tagged under: Janna Block

Determining Winter Hay Needs

Published October 21, 2022

Forages are a critical part of feeding programs to make it through northern winters. North Dakota State University Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Janna Block recommends farmers conduct a thorough hay inventory for the upcoming feeding season. "You need to have…
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Fly Control in Cattle

Published July 24, 2022

Horn flies, face flies and stable flies are the most common and most treated pests on North Dakota livestock operations. NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Janna Block says fly populations are just reaching their peak now. "The ones that we're…
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Cattle Mineral Nutrition Field Days Coming Up

Published June 6, 2022

NDSU and SDSU Extension are partnering up to host Beef Cattle Mineral Nutrition Field Days at NDSU Central Grasslands Research Extension Center near Streeter, North Dakota on Thursday and at SDSU Cottonwood Field Station near Philip, South Dakota on Friday.…
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Finding the Right Balance of Nutrients for Livestock

Published June 6, 2022

Varying pasture conditions mean forage nutrients will also differ depending on location. NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Janna Block says a forage analysis can pay big dividends for a livestock herd. "Even in a drought situation, the forage mineral analysis…
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Evaluating Condition Before Turnout

Published March 11, 2022

For a successful breeding season, ranchers should make sure their bulls are in the right condition before turnout. NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Janna Block says bulls should have a body condition score between a five and a six. "The…
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What to Consider When Purchasing Feed

Published February 18, 2022

Limited forage due to the drought has resulted in many livestock producers purchasing hay outside of their region. Challenging weather has forced some to look for additional supplies as well. NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Janna Block recommends looking into…
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Drought Causes Concerns of Vitamin A Deficiency

Published January 2, 2022

Vitamin A deficiency is one challenge when feeding drought-affected forages. "Green forage is the primary source of beta-carotene which is the precursor for Vitamin A," said Janna Block, livestock specialist, NDSU Extension. "We obviously did not have a lot of…
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