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SOUTH 1 -- LIVESTOCK
Sheep Producers Gate
to Rail Program
July 6-8 are the scheduled dates for a sheep
producers finished lamb program conducted by
the South Dakota Cooperative Extension
Service. This program is designed for sheep
producers who traditionally finish their
lambs to see their own production in
harvested form in the packing plant setting.
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Prevention of Calf Scours
It has
been a long, cold winter thus far and for area beef
producers calving season and the wet muddy
conditions that often coincide with that time may be
the last thing on their mind. Remember however,
that no newborn is more subject to the elements than
the baby calf.
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Consider Timely Weaning of
Calves
Fall is upon us as the leaves
are turning, the days are growing shorter and
everyone is busy with harvest.
It
is also the time of year to wean spring born calves
away from the cow. Although not often seen
directly, timely weaning (prior to November 10) is a
sound and progressive economic management tool.
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Grain Storage Guidelines
If
you are planning to store any of this year’s grain a
few guidelines to sound storage practices can reduce
quality losses from mold and insects.
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Water analysis for livestock
suitability
A new publication
from South Dakota State University can help
producers understand whether their water is suitable
for livestock.
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Jeff Lounsbery is the Livestock Extension
Educator in
Lincoln County.
Lincoln County Extension Office
104 North Main, Suite 30
Canton, SD 57013
Phone:
605-764-2756
Fax: 605-764-2432
Email:
jeff.lounsbery@sdstate.edu
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