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Balancing Available Forages

Published June 6, 2019

As producers turn livestock out to pasture, it is important to balance available grass and forages. According to NDSU Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist Miranda Meehan, balancing stocking rates helps to prevent overgrazing. "Stocking rate is based on the number…
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State Veterinarian: “Conditions are Right for Anthrax”

Published May 28, 2019

With heavy rainfall throughout much of North Dakota, state veterinarian Dr. Susan Keller says conditions are right for anthrax in livestock. Animals can be exposed to the disease when grazing or drinking water contaminated with the spores. An anthrax vaccine…
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Senate Introduces Livestock Hauler Bill

Published May 2, 2019

On Wednesday, the Transporting Livestock Across American Safely Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate. The bipartisan bill would exempt miles for livestock haulers under the Hours of Service rule regulation and increase driving time hours. Cattle industry organizations welcomed…
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Check Cow Nutrition After Calving

Published April 24, 2019

Calving season is in full swing across North Dakota, and the first two to three months post-calving are the most nutritionally demanding for cows. According to NDSU Extension, a 1,400-pound cow producing 20 pounds of milk per day needs ten…
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SD Ranchers Share Their Storm Stories

Published April 12, 2019

Snowfall finally started to trickle out of western South Dakota late Thursday evening. It was a long 24-hour period for ranchers tending to livestock. According to South Dakota Stockgrowers Association Executive Director James Halverson, the middle of the state took…
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Use Caution with Early Grazing

Published April 12, 2019

Feed lots are muddy and forage supplies may be running short, which has producers itching to get cattle out on grass. However, NDSU Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist Miranda Meehan says producers should proceed with caution when turning out livestock.…
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ND Stockmen Launch Nebraska Disaster Relief Program

Published April 10, 2019

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association and Foundation launched a disaster relief program to help Nebraska ranchers who suffered losses in recent flooding. “You see all of the devastation on the news and social media. Videos of grain bins busted and…
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