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Focus on bull recovery after breeding season

By Makenzie Hereth, Iowa Beef Center Communications Student Assistant
Oct 6, 2023
Oct 6, 2023

Take care of your bulls so they can take care of your cows.
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By Makenzie Hereth, Iowa Beef Center Communications Student Assistant

As fall approaches, it is important to keep in mind proper nutrition and care of the herd sires after the breeding season. This is especially true for bulls under 2, according to Iowa Beef Center research scientist Garland Dahlke.

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The Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University was established in 1996 with the goal of supporting the growth and vitality of the state’s beef cattle industry. It comprises faculty and staff from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and College of Veterinary Medicine, and works to develop and deliver the latest research-based information regarding the beef cattle industry. For more information about IBC, visit www.iowabeefcenter.org.