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The Impact of Weaning Calves
Weaning time for many fall-born calves has already started. We all know that weaning is the removal of a …
Are You Ready to Make Hay While the Sun Shines?
Hay season is just around the corner. If you haven’t already, now is the time to pull out the …
Acorn Poisoning in Cattle
Fall usually brings cooler weather and changing leaves. Until recently the weather hasn’t been cooler and the majority of …
How Do You Choose the Best Winter Cover Crop for Your Situation?
Corn harvest is underway in most of North Carolina and tobacco fields are being stripped as harvest season kicks …
Do You Have a Defined Breeding Season?
Of all the management practices that are discussed to improve the economic success of cow/calf production, having a defined …
Drought and Animal Feed Requirements
Livestock producers in western North Carolina have been impacted by the worst drought in recent years. There has been …
Helpful Tips for Bull Selection
Bull selection can be tricky business but one good thing about it is that “one size fits all” does …
Switching Gears for Next Year's Calf Crop
As many producers wrap up calving season, it’s time to switch gears and start thinking about next year’s calf …
If You Own Cattle, Watch Out for Those Acorns!
I know there are many people out there, like myself, who enjoy the cooler temperatures of fall. Even the …
After the Storm...Dealing With Damage on the Farm
Pasture-based beef, dairy, sheep and goat farmers need to be diligent in checking livestock, repairing damaged infrastructure, and looking …
Double Trouble?
As most producers have starting calving heifers and older cows starting next month, twin births occur in 1 to …