Beef Cattle Water Quality
By Dan Grooms, DVM, Ph.D, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, MSU Veterinary Extension Service. There has been much unpopular press over the past few years on the effect that agriculture may have on water quality.

Water Quality Can Affect Livestock Weight Gain
By Roxanne Johnson, Agriculture Communication, North Dakota State University. Studies indicate water quality is tied to forage consumption in livestock, which has an impact on weight gain.

Consider Pros and Cons of Alternatives to Corn
By J.W. Schroeder, Dairy Specialist NDSU Extension Service. Producers need to consider the advantages and disadvantages of substituting less costly feed for corn in dairy cattle diets.

Preliminary Comparisons of Molasses Tubs, Grain, or Clover Pasture for Supplementing Beef Heifers Fed Bermudagrass Hay Free Choice
By David G. St. Louis and Randall D. Little, MSU Cares, Mississippi State University.

Using Distillers Grains in Beef Cow Rations
By Daryl Strohbehn, Iowa Beef Center, Iowa State University Extension. Questions continue to be asked at producer meetings concerning rations for beef cows involving the use of distillers grains.

Be On The Lookout For Blue-Green Algae
By Roxanne Johnson, NDSU Agriculture Communication. Producers need to watch for the development of blue-green algae on livestock water supplies.

Establishing Economic Value of Distillers Grains for Beef Cows
By Daryl Strohbehn, Iowa Beef Center, Iowa State University Extension. In Iowa most of the hays that we feed are sufficiently high in protein to meet cow herd needs, but many will be insufficient in energy content.

What Can You Do on Your Beef Operation to Protect Water Quality?
By Dr. Mindy Spiehs, U of M Beef Team. Those of us who live in Minnesota know how lucky we are to live in the "Land of 10,000 Lakes."

Monitor Beef Herd’s Mineral Consumption
By Clyde Lane, Jr., Professor Animal Science and published by University of Tennessee in Beef Cattle Time, Volume 25, Number 2, Spring 2007

Prepare Now for a Dry Spring
By John B. Hall, Extension Animal Scientist, Beef, Virginia Tech.- Without a doubt, Virginia is dry even though some areas have received a little rain. Short term climate predictions are for a dry March – May and possibly early summer. I hope by writing...

Corn Gluten Feed for Beef Cattle
By W. Warren Gill, Professor Animal Science and published by University of Tennessee in Beef Cattle Time, Volume 25, Number 2, Spring 2007

Winter Rations for Beef Calves
By David L. Lalman Department of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri - Stocker calves, weighing from 350 to 500 pounds, are wintered on a variety of rations on Missouri farms. The feedstuffs available and the desired rate of gain on the calves...

Feeding Alternatives When Hay Supplies
By Clyde Lane, Jr., Professor Animal Science and published by University of Tennessee in Beef Cattle Time, Volume 25, Number 1, Winter 2007 - Are you faced with a short supply of hay for your beef herd this winter? If so, it is time to look at some alternative...

Cattle, Corn, and Alternative Feeds
By Rebecca Schafer, livestock Extension educator Alvaro Garcia, Extension dairy specialist - With the high prices of corn, many producers are looking for energy and protein alternatives to replace either all or a portion of the corn they have been...

How useful are blocks and dry licks for livestock in a drought?
By Doug Alcock Livestock Officer, Extensive Industries Development, Cooma and published by NSW DPI.