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Mineral feeding protocols key for beef cows on lush forage this fall and winter

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

Grass tetany, caused by magnesium deficiency, typically is not a major problem in Oklahoma. However, occasional cases are reported, typically in beef cows during early lactation, with the issue being more prevalent in older cows.

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First decrease in cattle feedlot inventories reported in 33 months

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

A larger than projected decrease in August cattle placements pulled U.S. feedlot inventories lower than expected, coming in at 10.98 million head, down 1.3 percent from one year ago.

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Growing demand in China dominates global beef trade

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Projections for 2019 show China importing 18.7 percent of global beef imports along with another 6.1 percent of imports into Hong Kong.

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Ensure fair-bound livestock are and remain healthy

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Pre- and post-fair animal health protocols should be followed. Vigilance is job one.

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Ensure fall-calving replacement heifers are ready for the breeding season

Mon, Sep 16, 2019

Cattle producers who employ fall calving in their herds currently should be making certain replacement heifers to be used in late November are ready.

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45-day weaning period for calves adds significant sale value

Fri, Sep 06, 2019

Vac-45 calves have a real advantage in terms of health compared to calves weaned for less than a month or those weaned on the way to the livestock market.

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Oklahoma Quality Beef Network changes announced

Mon, Aug 26, 2019

OQBN is a joint project of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association and the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, one of two state agencies administered by OSU’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

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Cattle markets, wheat planting on beef producer minds for fall

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

More typical summer weather after a couple of crazy weather months earlier will help beef demand through the last grilling holiday of Labor Day.

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Prepare a calving kit before fall calving season begins

Wed, Aug 14, 2019

OSU Extension Circular E-1006, “Calving Time Management for Beef Cows and Heifers,” can help producers get ready for fall calving.

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Oklahoma livestock operators should be ‘extra vigilant’ for signs of vesicular stomatitis

Fri, Aug 02, 2019

Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease that affects primarily horses and cattle. However, pigs, sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas also can be infected, and on rare occasions humans.

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Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) case confirmed in Oklahoma

Wed, Jul 31, 2019

The Oklahoma Department of Food and Forestry announced July 30, 2019 that Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) was confirmed in a Tillman County horse. VSV has been reported in Texas, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming in 2019. This is the first case in Oklahoma since the 1990s.

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Summer is finally here, and the beef industry hopes it will help increase demand

Mon, Jul 01, 2019

The upcoming Independence Day holiday will be critical for the summer beef demand season.

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