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Developments in Biofuels; Implications for Livestock Production
As the manufacture of biofuels grows, questions are being asked as to whether such a strategy can be supported without putting unacceptable pressure on the food supply chain, writes John Pinkeye, Ensus Biofuels, in the proceedings from the 42nd University...
As the manufacture of biofuels grows, questions are being asked as to whether such a strategy can be supported without putting unacceptable pressure on the food supply chain, writes John Pinkeye, Ensus Biofuels, in the proceedings from the 42nd University...
Tame Pasture Grass and Legume Species and Grazing Guidelines
Jim Jacobs, NRCS Plant Materials Specialist, and Jon Siddoway, NRCS Rangeland Management Specialist, explain how to maximise the benfits of tame grass for grazing.
Jim Jacobs, NRCS Plant Materials Specialist, and Jon Siddoway, NRCS Rangeland Management Specialist, explain how to maximise the benfits of tame grass for grazing.
Utilization of Biosolids for Pasture Fertilization
Biosolids are solid, semi-solid, or liquid materials resulting from the treatment of domestic sewage sludge, writes Maria Silveira, Assistant Professor, Range Cattle Research and Education Center, UF/IFAS. This publication is part of the IFAS, 2008 Beef...
Biosolids are solid, semi-solid, or liquid materials resulting from the treatment of domestic sewage sludge, writes Maria Silveira, Assistant Professor, Range Cattle Research and Education Center, UF/IFAS. This publication is part of the IFAS, 2008 Beef...
Forage Oat Update
Most of you know that for the past seven years, we've spent much time in Fairfield County investigating the virtues of oats as an annual forage when they are planted during mid to late summer, and even into early fall, say Curt Stivison and Stan Smith,...
Most of you know that for the past seven years, we've spent much time in Fairfield County investigating the virtues of oats as an annual forage when they are planted during mid to late summer, and even into early fall, say Curt Stivison and Stan Smith,...
US Beef and Dairy Outlook Report - December 2008
After strong exports for most of 2008, a weaker 4th quarter is expected, according to the USDA's Economic Research Service in its December 2008: Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook Report.
After strong exports for most of 2008, a weaker 4th quarter is expected, according to the USDA's Economic Research Service in its December 2008: Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook Report.
US Concerns Raised over EU Stance on GM Food and Feed
While the European agricultural industry is a heavy consumer of genetically modified products - largely in animal feed - the industry is restricted in what it can grow, writes Chris Harris, TheCattleSite senior editor.
While the European agricultural industry is a heavy consumer of genetically modified products - largely in animal feed - the industry is restricted in what it can grow, writes Chris Harris, TheCattleSite senior editor.
UK Cattle Disease Quarterly Surveillance Report (to September 2008)
This report, by the Veterinary Laboratories Agency, monitors trends in the major endemic cattle diseases. The report is compiled using disease data gathered by the network of VLA Regional Laboratories.
This report, by the Veterinary Laboratories Agency, monitors trends in the major endemic cattle diseases. The report is compiled using disease data gathered by the network of VLA Regional Laboratories.
Ultrasound Scanning Beef Cattle for Body Composition
Ultrasound scanning for carcass traits is a useful tool for obtaining valuable carcass information from a live animal, says a Mississippi State University Cares report, prepared by By Jane A. Parish, Justin D. Rhinehart and Rhonda C. Vann.
Ultrasound scanning for carcass traits is a useful tool for obtaining valuable carcass information from a live animal, says a Mississippi State University Cares report, prepared by By Jane A. Parish, Justin D. Rhinehart and Rhonda C. Vann.
US Feed Outlook
The current economic crisis in the US and around the world together financial problems within the ethanol idustry are continuing to hit demand for corn, according to the USDA Economic Research Service Feed Outloook report. Feed grain supplies for 2008/09...
The current economic crisis in the US and around the world together financial problems within the ethanol idustry are continuing to hit demand for corn, according to the USDA Economic Research Service Feed Outloook report. Feed grain supplies for 2008/09...
Prevent. Capture. Release. Recycle: Solving GHG Emissions
Efforts to reduce livestock greenhouse gas emissions are being made worldwide, but understanding the effects these changes are really having is more difficult to comprehend than might be initially perceived, writes Adam Anson for TheCattleSite.
Efforts to reduce livestock greenhouse gas emissions are being made worldwide, but understanding the effects these changes are really having is more difficult to comprehend than might be initially perceived, writes Adam Anson for TheCattleSite.
Animal Welfare Activities For Beef Cattle Farmers
There is a significant body of national and EU legislation enacted relating to animal welfare. Here, the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority explain how veterinary type methods, facility activity and feeding management can be maximised in...
There is a significant body of national and EU legislation enacted relating to animal welfare. Here, the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority explain how veterinary type methods, facility activity and feeding management can be maximised in...
Do You Know When Your Cows Will Calve Next Spring?
Instead of reactionary decisions, reproductive patterns and cow production are monitored and utilized as part of a management plan, writes Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist at the North Dakota State University Extension Service.
Instead of reactionary decisions, reproductive patterns and cow production are monitored and utilized as part of a management plan, writes Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist at the North Dakota State University Extension Service.
Mineral Interactions and Supplementation for Beef Cows
Proper mineral and vitamin nutrition contributes to strong immune systems, reproductive performance, and calf weight gain, reports the Ohio State University Extension Beef Team.
Proper mineral and vitamin nutrition contributes to strong immune systems, reproductive performance, and calf weight gain, reports the Ohio State University Extension Beef Team.
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - December 2008
Overall meat production forecasts in the US have been lowered compared to last month, according to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Overall meat production forecasts in the US have been lowered compared to last month, according to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Forage-Based Replacement Heifer Management
The development of replacement heifers is one of the most expensive segments of a cow-calf enterprise reveal Brad Austin, Joel Yelich, and Matt Hersom, UF/IFAS, Department of Animal Sciences. This publication is part of the University of Florida IFAS,...
The development of replacement heifers is one of the most expensive segments of a cow-calf enterprise reveal Brad Austin, Joel Yelich, and Matt Hersom, UF/IFAS, Department of Animal Sciences. This publication is part of the University of Florida IFAS,...
