Sara Brown

The Livestock Today blog is your place to learn the latest production news for the livestock industry. Whether on the road or in the office, Sara Brown writes about all issues important to livestock producers.

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Manage Your Forage Dollars Wisely
Test forages to ensure cows get optimal, timely nutrition.
November 15, 2020 03:21 PM
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Researchers Need Help Capturing Losses from Buffalo Gnat Outbreak
Buffalo gnats, or black flies, were blamed for deaths of cattle, horses and deer in Arkansas earlier this year. Now researchers want to quantify the risks and see what control efforts were effective.
November 12, 2020 08:24 PM
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How Missouri Began To Tackle Fake Meat: Missouri Sen. Sandy Crawford
Missouri might be the first state to enact legislation that requires labeling of plant-based and lab-grown meat to be clear when compared to meat from livestock. But why and how did this legislative effort begin?
November 12, 2020 08:24 PM
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5 Wisdoms that Rule the Herd
It’s time to get back to what we all love—watching new calves born, feeding the first few loads of corn silage, and seeing your kids help with chores. Here are five rules of wisdom we all need to be reminded of.
November 12, 2020 08:23 PM
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Poll: Average Age of Your Herd|Low-Stress Weaning A Popular Choice
Your production is directly related to the age of the majority of your cowherd, take our poll to make your voice heard. Low-stress weaning is a popular option for cattlemen.
November 12, 2020 08:23 PM
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Markets
Angus Link: A New Tool to Capture Genetic Value of Crossbred Feeders
Pulling performance genetics and heteroisis together can be a great win for some cattle producers. Angus Link offers a new way to validate of genetic potential for Angus-influenced feeder cattle.
November 12, 2020 08:23 PM
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What Will You Feed Cows this Winter?
In a new Drovers.com poll, we want to know how you plan to feed cows this winter. Do you have enough hay on hand? Do you have extra options, such as grazing corn stalks or another field residue? Make your voice heard.
November 12, 2020 08:23 PM
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Markets
The Run Continues: December 2018 Cattle on Feed Up 2% Over Year Prior
In November, U.S. feedlots set a record for 1.87 million head marketed, the highest Dec. 1 total since the series began recording in 1996.
November 12, 2020 08:23 PM
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POLL: When Is Your Primary Calving Season?
Share with us the timing of your primary calving season, whether it’s a tight 60-day window or a seasonal timeframe. We’ll report the results back to you.
November 12, 2020 08:23 PM
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Cattlemen Suffer Extreme Flooding in Nebraska and Iowa
Flooding in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa continues to impact cattlemen, right in the middle of calving season. Additional moisture this week, will aggravate the situation even more, meteorologists say.
November 12, 2020 08:23 PM
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