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Timely Topic Archive
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Vaccination Was Effective in Reducing E. coli 0157:H7 Colonization
Univ. of Nebraska researchers conducted a trial to evaluate the effects of vaccination on the probability of feedlot steers to shed E. coli 0157:H7 in the feces, and for the organism to colonize in the terminal rectum.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Apr-26-06
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Selection for Increased Milk Production May be Antagonistic to Udder Quality
The expected progeny difference (EPD) for maternal weaning wt. (sometimes referred to as “milk” EPD) is calculated from the preweaning gain of calves.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: May-02-06
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Interactions Between Nutrition and Reproduction in Beef Cows
Virginia Tech animal scientist, John Hall, presented an excellent review of the interactions between nutrition and reproduction at the Applied Reproductive Strategies Conference.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: May-04-06
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Planning in the Face of Drought
The lack of moisture this spring is becoming an increasing concern for area cattlemen. Drought is perhaps the harshest weather condition for cattlemen to cope with.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: May-31-06
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PASTURE WEED CONTROL IN SUMMER
Early to mid-June is a popular time to spray pasture weeds and woody plants. I'm not always sure, though, that it's the smart thing to do.
Author: Dr. Bruce Anderson, Professor of Agronomy
Date published: Jun-05-06
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Differences from Earlier Droughts
Severe drought in many western and central regions already has forced some grazing adjustments. But is this enough?
Author: Dr. Bruce Anderson, Professor of Agronomy
Date published: Jun-09-06
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Low Rainfall Means Poor Pasture Growth, Limited Grazing
An exceptionally dry spring has left pastures across the state in poor condition during a critical growth point in the season.
Author: Dr. Jerry Volesky, Associate Professor of Agronomy
Date published: Jun-16-06
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GRAZING CRP
CRP acres are being released for grazing in some drought stressed areas. Will this help you or other cattle producers?
Author: Dr. Bruce Anderson, Professor of Agronomy
Date published: Jun-19-06
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Drought Issues & Taxes
Even with the recent rains that have fallen across parts of Nebraska, drought continues to plague farmers and ranchers and always brings up the questions of consequences to the tax bill.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Jun-20-06
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Mixing Dry Materials with Wet Ethanol Byproducts Increases Storage Life
Wet byproducts from ethanol production are tricky to store for later use as cattle feed because of their high moisture content and threat of spoilage, but mixing them with drier, bulkier feeds improves storability, according to University of Nebraska-Lincoln research.
Author: Dr. Galen Erickson, Assistant Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Jun-27-06
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