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New Wisconsin Beef Information Center Blog 1.14.2010
A new UWEX FYI blog has been developed for beef cattle production information. This blog will will be the new source to provide research and information regarding beef cattle production in Wisconsin. Click here to view the new blog.
2010 Cattle Feeder Days: 1.8.2010
Speakers and topics include:
Feeding strategies for finishing cattle which can impact economics and efficiency. Feeding considerations for 2010 corn-related feedstuffs. Dr. Amy Radunz, UW- Beef Cattle Extension Specialist; Successful methods for efficient and safe composting of mortalities. Adam Hady, UW-Extension Agriculture Agent, Richland County; Considerations for backgrounding calves in Wisconsin when the grass is not green. Bill Halfman, UW-Extension Agent, Monroe County; Proper handling of vaccines and pharmaceuticals which can impact their effectiveness. Prepared by Dr. Sandy Stuttgen, veterinarian and UW-EX Extension Agriculture Agent, Taylor County
Dates and Locations click here.
2009-2010 Mold and Mycotoxin Concerns: Updated 1.8.2010
The 2009 harvest year has presented many challenges for not only grain producers but the livestock industry in the state of Wisconsin. Here are links to some useful infomration regarding molds and myotoxins in corn-related feedstuffs for beef cattle.
Team Grains website: http://fyi.uwex.edu/grain/
Grazing Corn Stalks: Concerns for 2009
The unusually wet fall and late harvest has resulted in several incidences of mold and fungi in corn and corn stalks. This has resulted in several questions regarding feeding the moldy corn grain, baled corn stalks, and grazing corn stalks.
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