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While we are appreciative of the recent rains, this drought is far from over. Here is a summary of the best resources we have available right now for managing forages during a drought. For more information, please visit the UGA Beef Drought Hub or contact your local County Extension Agent. Hot Off The Press! Forage:…
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Cattle markets in Georgia remain at historically high levels. Both underlying market fundamentals – supply and demand – are contributing to the record-high cattle prices. Policy uncertainty affecting the supply side appears to be contributing most significantly to price volatility in the short run. However, the underlying supply factors are unlikely to change in the…
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Pedro Fontes, Ph.D. – Fat supplementation has traditionally been used to increase energy density in cattle diets. However, research indicates that certain fat sources can influence reproduction through specific biological pathways, independent of their caloric value. Click below to learn more.
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Managing a cattle operation through a drought like we are in now (see Figure 1) is always difficult. There are so many dials to be monitoring – brood cow body condition, pasture productivity, feed availability, calf health, and much more. Each of these areas may require different management choices in drought vs a “normal” year.
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Dr. Lisa Baxter The extreme cold weather we saw in January left many of us asking if our forages weregoing to be okay. Here is a step-by-step overview of important forage management considerations following extreme cold weather.
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Dr. Pedro Fontes The breeding season is around the corner for many spring-calving herds in the Southeast.This is a good time to pause and ask a straightforward question: are we setting ourselvesup to maximize pregnancy rates and minimize the risk of open cows? Click below to learn more.
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Lisa Baxter and Taylor Randell Singleton Annual forages are an excellent tool for bridging the production gaps left by perennial forage systems and decreasing the need of supplementation. This article provides an overview of annual forage management in the state of Georgia.
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Dr. Jennifer Tucker As we enter a new year, this season naturally encourages reflection and redirection. For those of us in the livestock and forage industry, this is an excellent time to evaluate our operations, review our forage programs, consider the successes and challenges of the past year, and establish new goals for the future.…
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Jason Duggin One of the major challenges for producers finishing cattle is determining the ideal time for harvest. This article discusses the consequences of harvesting fed cattle before they are properly finished and outlines practical strategies producers can use to identify the optimal harvest window.
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Pedro Fontes Return of investment associated with the use of artificial insemination in commercial herds is largely driven by cattle prices. This article will discuss how historically high feeder calf and bull prices influence the return of investment of artificial insemination in commercial herds.