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Important Calving Reminders

Published April 6, 2024

To keep calves healthy, it is important to make sure they are nursing and dry. NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe also warns that any calving sheds need to be well-ventilated. "You have to be careful about having these little…

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Muddying Things Up

Published March 22, 2024

Extreme mud conditions can come with the spring melt. NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Karl Hoppe advises farmers to take a proactive approach where they can. "If you can afford it having concrete would work wonderfully for a cowherd, but…

Resources Available to Feed More Cattle in ND

Published January 17, 2024

Rather than shipping cattle and corn out of the state, NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe says there is potential to grow the cattle feeding business in the state. "We have the feed, we have the cattle, we have the…

The ‘Need to Know’s’ for Backgrounding

Published November 17, 2023

Many ranchers delayed weaning to November and December after switching to April-May calving. NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe says the most important thing after calves get weaned, is getting them to eat. "Cattle will be apprehensive towards unfamiliar feed."…

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Genetics Matter

Published July 21, 2023

The NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center has conducted feed-out research projects for over 25 years. Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Karl Hoppe says there’s currently two projects happening, one of which is North Dakota Angus University. Five pens of cattle were…

Dust a Factor in Calf Pneumonia

Published June 12, 2023

It didn’t take long this spring to go from snow on the ground to 90 degrees. NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe says it’s important to keep an eye on cattle. “Make sure there’s adequate water and adequate bunk space…

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Dry Ground is Hard to Come By

Published May 9, 2023

NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe says mud is once again a challenge. "Most cattle haven't been put out to sod so it's a challenge and it's so hard to get a dry environment right now." Hoppe says sickness rates…

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Hair Loss in Cattle Could Be a Vitamin A Deficiency

Published March 18, 2022

With the warmer weather, livestock producers may start to notice hair loss in cattle. NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe says hair loss in cattle could be either lice or a vitamin A deficiency. "This year with the drought we…

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Ways for Livestock Producers to Diversify the Feed Bunk

Published March 15, 2021

It’s no secret that it’s dry across a vast majority of the Northern Plains. That dryness is expected to linger into the summer months. In times of drought, North Dakota has diverse feedstuffs that can help livestock producer be successful.…

NDSU Extension Specialists Recognized for Service

Published November 15, 2020

NDSU Extension honored 36 staffers for their years of service during the fall conference. NDSU Extension East District Director Lesley Lubenow was recognized for 15 years of service, Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen and Area Extension Specialist Karl Hoppe were…

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Important Calving Reminders

Muddying Things Up

Resources Available to Feed More Cattle in ND

The ‘Need to Know’s’ for Backgrounding

Genetics Matter

Dust a Factor in Calf Pneumonia

Dry Ground is Hard to Come By

Hair Loss in Cattle Could Be a Vitamin A Deficiency

Ways for Livestock Producers to Diversify the Feed Bunk

NDSU Extension Specialists Recognized for Service

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