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  • NW GA REC Virtual Tour #2

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    Take a tour of the Northwest Georgia Research and Education Center’s crop and forages plots as well as a look at the farm’s overall forage production.

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  • Considering retaining your calf crop past weaning this year?

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    Lawton Stewart, Extension Beef Cattle SpecialistFrancis Fluharty, Animal and Dairy Science Department HeadJason Duggin, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Current situation, producers are looking at ways to maintain economic livelihood.  One of the ways they can achieve this is through retaining ownership of the calves past weaning.  This can take on different meanings, depending on the length ownership,…

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  • Beef Processing Questions

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    Agents, there are numerous questions about local processing. This short video gives some highlights. I realize this is not a UGA production, but many of your questions may be answered. I worked with the gentlemen in the video. He is very knowledgeable. Please let me know if you have any questions. Jason Duggin

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  • Beef Supply Comments from NCBA

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  • Cattle Ear Tattoo Instructional Aid

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    This is a quick tutorial on applying permanent identification ear tattoos in cattle.   This video will be peer reviewed as a bulletin, but wanted to give the resource for those starting beef cattle projects in their counties.  

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  • Virtual Tour: NW GA REC and Tifton HERD Sale Reminder

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    Take a mini-virtual tour of the NW GA Research and Education Center including a flyover of the Bull Test Facility and Cattle working facilities.

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  • Preparing for Fall through Winter Calving and Breeding

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    Originally written for Progressive Cattlemen Has the hay you plan to feed this winter been tested?  If so, you have the tools necessary to help maintain appropriate body condition for your herd and better plan for those potential winter storms.  If you haven’t tested your hay, that ~$30 will be money very well spent.  Whether…

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  • Dealing with Pasture, Hay, Feed, and Livestock Losses

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    New circular available about dealing with loss after a significant weather event

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  • Two Weaning Methods

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    Jason Duggin, PC Southeast Update, July 2019   One of my dad’s favorite sayings was, “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.” When it comes to types of calf weaning methods, this phrase could easily be used.  However, my dad tended to tell me this when I was using the wrong method.  In…

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  • Help with Horn Flies…

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    Jason Duggin, Southeast Update, May 2019 (Progressive Cattlemen)   The approach to ward off flies is multi-prong and challenging.  However, doing nothing can severely hinder productivity, profits, and herd welfare.  I’ve asked Dr. Nancy Hinkle, Extension Veterinary Entomologist at UGA, to give her tips on horn fly control for the Southeast.   “Since much of…

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