Sorghum Silage Types Compared for Calf Gains at KSU
Kansas State University two-year trial findings show grain sorghum and forage sorghum silages outperform non heading sorghum and rival corn silage for calf performance. Crushing silage kernels offered little extra value. non heading sorghum proves least effective due to high moisture and low intake.
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Manhattan
Kansas State University
Keith Bolsen
Department of Animal Science and Industry
KSU
Cattlemen’s Day
Harvey Ig
Ron Pope
Mark Hinds
Jim Hoover
Bolsen
Re-Vaccination Shows Promise Against Cattle Respiratory Disease
Kansas State University researchers report two trials in beef cattle showing that re-vaccinating calves five to seven days after arrival plus the initial shot with modified live IBR and BVD vaccines reduced illness by about 24 to 26 percent and lowered death loss.
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Manhattan
Kansas State University
Mark F. Spire
Kansas
Spire
K-State College of Veterinary Medicine
Jack G. Riley
KSU
al J. Edwards
KSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Kansas vegetable research aims to serve all growers
Kansas State University conducts diversified vegetable crop research to aid commercial, small farm, and backyard growers. Research centers in Manhattan, Wichita, and branch stations in Colby, Hays, Parsons, Tribune, and DeSoto study crop adaptability, irrigation, transplanting, and water use, addressing stress factors and economic considerations for Kansas production.
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KSU
Kansas
Manhattan
Wichita
Colby
Hays
Parsons
Tribune
DeSoto
Implants Boost Profit Potential for Beef Producers
Kansas State extension livestock expert Gary Kuhl outlines how growth implants raise feed efficiency and calf weight, noting a 15- to 20-pound suckling-phase advantage and possible doubling with re-implanting. He compares four implant types, costs, and best strategies for cow-calf, stocker, and feedlot stages.
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Manhattan
Gary Kuhl
Kansas State University
Cattlemen's Day
Kuhl
Kansas
U.S
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