Articles Tagged with ''water quality''
Carefully planned placement of protein and mineral supplements can effectively incentivize cattle to graze diverse landscapes in a way that utilizes more of the natural resources and enhances the land for future use.
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Ranch diagnostics: How do I know my mineral program is working?
Feed tests, water evaluations and liver biopsies should be a regular practice to make sure your mineral investment is worth the cost.
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Managing heat stress in cattle
As we approach peak summer temperatures, understanding how heat affects your herd can help you find and implement heat mitigation techniques that will be the most practical and profitable to your operation.
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The importance of clean water for disease prevention
Thoroughly clean and disinfect water troughs to curb the spread of HPAI on dairies.
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The importance of water quality and quantity for beef cattle
Clean, fresh water can help cattle be more productive and gain better. Water intake is influenced by water quality, and adopting management strategies that improve water quality will benefit cattle health and performance.
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Musseling quaggas out of the Snake River
Quagga mussels were detected in the Middle Snake, prompting a strategic response. Though the treatment seems successful, claiming victory over this invasive species requires continuous monitoring for the next five years.
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What is blue-green algae, and how do I deal with it?
Cyanobacteria can be a deadly force to be reckoned with. Good management practices and careful monitoring of water quality are critical to keeping livestock away from toxic water sources.
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These producers put sustainability to work
Three Midwest dairy producers share their paths toward a more sustainable business for the future of their farms and communities.
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