Critical Period For Grass Tetany Warns Cattle Growers
Kansas State University Extension veterinarian warns livestock producers that spring lush pasture growth creates a critical window for grass tetany. Signs include stiff gait confusion and convulsions. risk rises in mature cows late pregnancy or just calved. Prevention centers on magnesium oxide supplements daily through the lush phase and continuous access to salt-mineral mix, with veterinary contact at the first signs of trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bosworth
K-State University Extension
Homer Caley
Kansas
Proper dairy cow feeding boosts milk output and efficiency
Extension dairyman Ralph Bonewitz of Kansas State argues energy and protein are the keys to top milk production and reproduction. He cites costs of missed heats, outlines feeding strategies for high producers, and stresses continued protein supply and management to realize genetic potential.
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Ralph Bonewitz
Kstate
Bonewitz
Hog and Sheep Weigh-In At Franklin County Fair
At the Franklin County Fairgrounds 4 H weigh in 61 sheep and 74 hogs were weighed by 19 and 33 exhibitors respectively. Hog weights ranged 110 to 25 pounds while sheep ranged 80 to 15 pounds with many light animals. Some exhibitors plan to show lighter animals at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson in September. Minimum county fair sale weights are 200 pounds for hogs and 85 pounds for lambs. Past results show hogs average daily gain 1.67 pounds and sheep 0.51 pounds with wide ranges.
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Joanistas
Franklin County Fairgrounds
Franklin County
4-H
Jo Ellen Arnold
Miss Arnold
Hutchinson
Dean Chambers
Brian Neis
Wichita
Preserving Asparagus For Year Round Savings
Asparagus signals spring with vitamins and 18 calories per half cup. The article explains freezing and canning methods, including blanch times, processing at 10 pounds pressure, and raw or hot packing, plus serving ideas and tips from Kansas State University Extension specialist Grace Lang.
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Marcia Houck
Lang
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