Lawton Stewart, Extension Beef Cattle SpecialistFrancis Fluharty, Animal and Dairy Science Department HeadJason Duggin, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Current situation, producers are looking at ways to maintain economic livelihood. One of the ways they can achieve this is through retaining ownership of the calves past weaning. This can take on different meanings,…
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Agents, there are numerous questions about local processing. This short video gives some highlights. I realize this is not a UGA production, but many of your questions may be answered. I worked with the gentlemen in the video. He is very knowledgeable. Please let me know if you have any…
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This is a quick tutorial on applying permanent identification ear tattoos in cattle. This video will be peer reviewed as a bulletin, but wanted to give the resource for those starting beef cattle projects in their counties.
Take a mini-virtual tour of the NW GA Research and Education Center including a flyover of the Bull Test Facility and Cattle working facilities.
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Originally written for Progressive Cattlemen Has the hay you plan to feed this winter been tested? If so, you have the tools necessary to help maintain appropriate body condition for your herd and better plan for those potential winter storms. If you haven’t tested your hay, that ~$30 will be…
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New circular available about dealing with loss after a significant weather event
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Jason Duggin, PC Southeast Update, July 2019 One of my dad’s favorite sayings was, “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.” When it comes to types of calf weaning methods, this phrase could easily be used. However, my dad tended to tell me this when I was…
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Jason Duggin, Southeast Update, May 2019 (Progressive Cattlemen) The approach to ward off flies is multi-prong and challenging. However, doing nothing can severely hinder productivity, profits, and herd welfare. I’ve asked Dr. Nancy Hinkle, Extension Veterinary Entomologist at UGA, to give her tips on horn fly control for the…
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Lawton Stewart, Extension Beef Specialist, UGA Deidre Harmon, Extension Beef Specialist, NCSU What is grass tetany and why is magnesium important? Grass tetany, also known as grass staggers, magnesium (Mg) tetany, hypomagnesemia, and wheat pasture poisoning, is a nutritional disorder caused by either 1) an inadequate amount of dietary Mg,…
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