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Pasture turnout checklist

K-State experts share recommendations on steps to take before moving cattle to summer pastures

By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023

spring pasture — Cattle grazing on early summer pastures in the Flint Hills.
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By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service

As native grasses turn green in May, many beef producers will often transition the cow-calf herd to grazing pastures for the summer months. Ahead of the pasture turnout, experts at Kansas State Universities Beef Cattle Institute share steps for beef producers to take to make this season go well for all.

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