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Nebraska Extension
Episodios
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Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health Among Producers
09/01/2023 Duración: 06minProduction agriculture has one of the higher rates of suicides among occupations. Resources and options for connecting people to help are discussed.
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Advantages of Limit Fed, High Energy Stocker Diets
28/12/2022 Duración: 20minSeveral years of research at Kansas State has shown the advantages of limit fed, energy dense diets for growing cattle.
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Keys to Remember When Grazing Cornstalks with Cows
20/12/2022 Duración: 16minAppropriate stocking rate, when protien and energy supplement is needed, as well as simple ways to evaluate the quality of grazing available are discussed.
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Helping Cows Cope with Cold Stress
19/12/2022 Duración: 15minCold, windy and wet conditions increase the energy that cattle need to maintain their body temperature. Management strategies to mitigate the impacts of cold stress are discussed.
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Get Perspective Before Deciding
13/12/2022 Duración: 13minWhen evaluating leases or estate plans, understanding the mindset of other people involved can bring context to the process and help preserve relationships.
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Value of Gain on Winter Backgrounded Cattle
12/12/2022 Duración: 09minLooking at the relationship between value of gain and cost of gain can provide valuable insights on opportunities and risk management for those growing cattle through the winter.
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Potential Impacts of a Long Hard Drought on the Subsequent Calving Season
08/12/2022 Duración: 09minDrought conditions may impact not only cow body condition, but vitamin and mineral status going into calving, influencing calf vigor and health.
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Purchased Hay: The Extra Costs
05/12/2022 Duración: 14minKnowing the quality of the hay as well as potential problems that could come in with hay is important. Key things to pay attention to are discussed.
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Considerations for Corn Silage that was Harvested to Wet or to Dry.
23/11/2022 Duración: 21minSilage harvested to wet is at greater risk for clostridial fermentation that significantly reduces quality. Silage harvested to dry is at greater risk for mold and yeast growth which can produce toxins that can impact cattle health. Test at risk silages to identify potential problems and determine management options.
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Cattle Lice - Factors that Impact Effective Treatment.
22/11/2022 Duración: 09minLice can impact cattle health and performance. Practices to evaluate when and how treatment should occur are discussed.
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Checking Cattle Water Using Cell Phone and Remote Camera Technology - A Producers Perspective
21/11/2022 Duración: 29minThe ability to know what is happening with livestock water remotely provides numerous advantages for this rancher.
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Tax Consequences to Drought
18/11/2022 Duración: 07minOptions to defer cattle income for tax purposes that is higher than typical due to drought forced sales are discussed.
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Single Trait EPDs vs EPD Indexes vs Production Ratios
16/11/2022 Duración: 17minUnderstanding the differences between these selection tools and the appropriate application of their use is discussed.
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Feeding Corn Residue in A Round Bale Feeder: Can It Meet Cow Needs?
15/11/2022 Duración: 12minResearch shows that cows will need to be supplemented with additional energy and protien to meet nutrition needs in mid to late gestation when being fed corn residue in a round bale feeder.
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Soybean Residue Value
14/11/2022 Duración: 09minThe feed value of soybean residue is much lower than other crop residues such as corn, sorghum, or wheat.
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Protein supplementation - What should I know before purchasing?
09/11/2022 Duración: 20minKnowing the type and source of protein, as well as the class of cattle that will be fed, are important factors to consider when selecting a supplement.
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Feeding Ionophores in Mineral Supplements
08/11/2022 Duración: 09minConsistent consumption at recommended levels is foundational for the safe and effective use of ionophores in mineral supplements.
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Post-Weaning Cowherd Management
07/11/2022 Duración: 12minWeaning is a good time to evaluate cowherd body condition score and plan for needed weight gain prior to calving.
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Minimizing Storage Losses of Round Bale Hay
24/10/2022 Duración: 10minManagement practices to reduce hay deterioration and spoilage are discussed.
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Do Your Herd and Your Bank Account a Favor - Test Your Hay!
19/10/2022 Duración: 20minAnalyzing hay quality provides information to cost effectively meet cattle nutrition needs.