Resources for managing mud in feedlots
On Monday, Feb. 5 we hosted a discussion between UNL Feedlot Extension faculty and producers. A recording of that discussion is available here
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Here are a few suggestions that may help producers deal with cattle in muddy conditions in the short-term, said Rick Stowell, Extension specialist, UNL biological systems engineering.
- Adding bedding at prolific amounts
- Physically disrupting mud dams / barriers to drainage
- Adding aggregate (stone/gravel)
- Relocating cattle
"None of these are very palatable but may be necessary in some situations," Stowell said.
These resources address managing cattle in muddy conditions:
Tips for dealing with wet, muddy winter conditions in cattle feedyards
Controlling Muddy Conditions in the Feedlot
Managing Cattle Facilities to Minimize Mud
Mud Effects on Feedlot Cattle (study results)
Online Beef Cattle Production
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