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Chow Time: From pasture to production — a solution made in Oklahoma

When an Oklahoma rancher found his cattle overturning protein tubs for the third time in a week, he didn't just fix the problem — he invented a solution.
Chow Time: From pasture to production — a solution made in Oklahoma
Get the most out of higher cattle placement weights in feedlots

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

It is all about adding value and risk management, though the producer still will need to determine the price needed to sell his or her fed cattle to break even on the transaction.

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A backwards calf will need assistance at birth

Tue, Mar 16, 2021

A cow that is in early labor a long time or one that fails to progress to hard straining may be signaling that the calf is positioned wrong,

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Cattle needs rise as temperatures drop

Mon, Feb 15, 2021

Follow recommended livestock-care checklists to mitigate significant dangers that arctic blasts bring to animal health and production.

News TopicsCattleAnimal and Food SciencesAgricultureOSU ExtensionOklahoma Cooperative Extension Servicebeef cattleLivestockwinter weatherOSU Agriculture
Take steps to maximize available hay in cattle operations

Fri, Feb 12, 2021

Cattle producers are only halfway through the hay feeding season, so it's a good time to double-check they're not wasting that precious resource.

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