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  • Sexed semen to raise replacement heifers
  • Prudent use of antibiotics
  • Reporting greenhouse gases
  • Stocking rates for yearlings

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Feedlot Features

by Terri Queck-Matzie

Reporting GHG made easier through livestock associations

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued its final ruling requiring livestock operations that emit 25,000 tons of more of greenhouse gasses (GHG) per year from their manure management systems to report those emissions as part of a mandatory GHG registry. Greenhouse gasses include methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O).

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association estimates this will affect beef cattle operations with 29,300 or more head of cattle, or around 150-180 cattle operations nationwide.

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by Heather Smith Thomas

Sexed Semen Research

The University of Idaho’s Nancy M. Cummings Research, Extension and Education Center (NMCREEC), Salmon, Idaho, has done a 2-year study on use of sexed semen in beef cattle. Heifer calves produced will be utilized as replacements for the NMCREEC herd. Ranch superintendent Dr. John Hall says the original herd represented many breeds, and the Center is now trying to create more uniformity and have a black baldy cow base.

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Stocking Rates and Grazing Systems

During the 21st Range Beef Cow Symposium in Casper, Wyo., Justin Derner, shared results from the longest-known grazing system and stocking rate study in North America. The study was conducted from 1982 through 2006 at the High Plains Grasslands Research Station near Cheyenne, Wyo.

A rangeland scientist with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Cheyenne, Wyo., Derner reported results from the final 16 years of the study, comparing season-long and short-duration rotational grazing at moderate and heavy stocking rates and their effects on yearling beef weight gains and vegetation production.

 

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FEED-LOT Web Exclusive Articles

Temple's Tips: The Beef Industry temple-grandinMust Communicate with the Public

by Temple Grandin
During the months of January and February, I was on a month long tour for books and the HBO movie. I visited many major cities such as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, St. Louis, and many others. I was shocked at the public’s complete lack of knowledge about how beef cattle are raised.

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Research university installs newly designed sorting facility

by Heather Smith Thomas
The second annual Field Day and Open House for the U. of Idaho Nancy M. Cummings Research, Extension and Education Center (Salmon, Idaho) gave local ranchers a first-hand look at the new working facility designed for the Center by Temple Grandin and manufactured by Titan West company from Kansas.

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Critical decisions with feed additives

by Dr. James I. Sprague, nutritionist
Most feedlot operations consult with nutritionist and veterinarians to evaluate the alternatives for feed additives and nutrient additions to rations. (Costs and benefits are always important.)

Several critical decisions need to be made about feed additives that can impact not only cost but performance.

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Closeout closeups show differences

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Industry News

Southeastern calves still improving

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Pfizer Animal Health partners with Customers to provide scholarships

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Drought sets pastures up for big parasite problems

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DFM reduces E. coli 0157:H7

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IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES

Mississippi State University AI School

March 18-20 , 2010

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Convention

Fort Worth, Texas – March 19-21, 2010

Mid-America Farm Expo

Salina, Kansas -- March 24-26, 2010

Arkansas Cattlemens Spring Conferences

March & April, 2010

Georgia Cattlemens Association Convention

Perry, Georgia -- April 1, 2010

Oklahoma Beef Industry Conference

Stillwater, Oklahoma -- April 8-9, 2010

Effective Stockmanship School

Sulphur Springs, Texas -- April 28, 2010

Bandera, Texas -- April 29, 2010

3i Show

Great Bend, Kansas -- May 5-7, 2010

 

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