1. An ethanol plant is being built close to our farm. It is a dry grind plant. I want to know if I could mix alfalfa mixed hay with dried distillers grains, 50 to 50 percent, to feed to calves. Published: October 24, 2008
2. What is the comparison between corn stalk bales, soybean bales and milo stalk bales? Published: October 24, 2008
3. What are some symptoms of parasite infections in calves? Published: October 24, 2008
4. What is the difference between a class, a project and a lot? Published: October 22, 2008
5. Can I feed barley to beef cattle? Published: October 22, 2008
6. How do I know that a calf has been aborted? Published: October 22, 2008
7. A producer is planning to purchase around 800 crossbred beef heifers. He has never fed heifers before. I have heard over the years mixed success with MGA. Would you use MGA, and at what level, implant and schedule? Are other additives needed? Published: October 22, 2008
8. If I want to substitute grain for hay to feed to my beef cows, how much can I feed? Published: October 22, 2008
9. How can I prevent my cattle from developing foot rot? Published: October 22, 2008
10. What are considered safe nitrate levels in hay to be fed to beef cows? Published: October 22, 2008
11. What is the maximum size a bull calf should be in order to successfully use a burdizzo clamp on it? How long should you clamp each cord? Published: October 22, 2008
12. Cattle are being fed hay over the winter, and the farmer would like to add soybean hulls to the diet. What is an amount of 100 pounds of live weight to feed, and/or can you provide some optional recipes? The farmer will have access to a grinder for mixing products. Published: October 22, 2008
13. I was curious about the carrying capacity of 130 acres of winter wheat. It has been relatively cold and the wheat is only three to four inches tall. I would like to have it grazed in 40 days. Published: October 22, 2008
14. What should the condition of spring-calving beef cows as they go into breeding? Published: October 22, 2008
15. After harvesting wheat under a pivot, what is the best to plant for winter cow feed? Published: October 22, 2008
16. I'm using Hi-Dep, a broadleaf herbicide, to spray thistle and other weeds. Do I need to remove the cows we eat for a time period? Published: October 22, 2008
17. What causes cows to prolapse and retain afterbirth? Published: October 22, 2008
18. What are some common symptoms of calf scours? Published: October 22, 2008
19. Do you suggest castrating young bulls and if so, when? Published: October 22, 2008
20. What is bronchitis in cattle, and how do I treat an animal if they have been diagnosed? Published: October 22, 2008
21. What could be causing my cows to have a vaginal prolapse before they give birth? Published: October 22, 2008
22. We have a 2-month-old calf that unexpectedly lost her mother. We are concerned that although she is eating hay and grains well, she is not wanting to drink. We have fresh water available at all times. Anything we can do to encourage her to drink? Published: October 20, 2008
23. Are calves going to be docked more with implants now than without? Or is this the case in just certain areas of the business? Published: October 20, 2008
24. What is the value of wheat in beef cattle rations? Published: October 20, 2008
25. I have a calf that was born a week ago. The cow has one teat that is very large and not giving milk. Should I milk the cow out or let the calf take care of it? Published: October 20, 2008
26. At what body condition score should I maintain my replacement heifers? Published: October 20, 2008
27. I am leasing a small feedlot. I provide water, electricity, taxes, insurance, depreciation and maintenance of the lot. The lessee cares for and feeds his cows and removes the manure. What is a fair charge per head, per month for this arrangement? Published: October 20, 2008
28. Can you give me as much information as you have on chelated minerals and their importance? Published: October 20, 2008
29. What is a typical stalk rental rate for 50- to 125-bushel dryland corn stalks in which the renter builds and/or fixes the fence? Many of these fields will have to have water hauled to them. Published: October 20, 2008
30. What is meant by DIP and UIP? Published: October 20, 2008

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