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When spring breeding season ends, most people are ready to pull the bulls, close the gate, and take a break. That makes sense. Breeding season is hard work, especially in tough country, hot weather, big pastures, and with cows that are not easy to find. But the work is not finished when the bulls leave […]
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If you’re planning to wean calves this fall, August is when you need to get started. Don’t wait until weaning day or until the calves are already bawling at the fence. Start now. Weaning can go smoothly or quickly become a problem. Much of it depends on what you do in the weeks before the […]
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In August, pastures can be deceiving. You might see grass still standing and cows out grazing. From your truck, the pasture might look pretty good. But that does not mean the grass still has the nutrition your cattle need. Protein tubs are useful if you want a low-effort way to help your cattle during tough […]
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If you walk through a West Texas pasture in August, the grass will usually show you what is really happening, even if it is not what you want to see. Maybe the old bluestem is thin near the water lot. Maybe broomweed has popped up in a pasture that looked good back in the spring. […]
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If you could put more weight on your calves before weaning without having to buy extra feed every week, wouldn’t you want to try it? That’s where creep grazing comes in. Every cow-calf producer wants their calves to reach weaning with as much weight gain as possible, but without spending too much. Weaning weight is […]
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