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Midwest producers check off fall risks

Oct 18, 2018
Oct 18, 2018

Autumn Cows — A key component of fall herd management is an assessment of the risk of certain diseases.
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Fall is when beef cattle producers make many management and labor decisions, including repairing cattle-working facilities, moving cattle to fall grazing, assessing crop residue opportunities and wondering if winter feed supplies will be enough.

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