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LIVESTOCK RESEARCH REPORT

Current research results and Extension programming updates for the livestock industry in North Dakota. Read the latest research on grazing, nutrition, finishing, and more.

2024 North Dakota Livestock Research Report

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BQA & Health

Information on Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) and beef cattle health in North Dakota.
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Breeding & Genetics

Information about breeding beef cattle in North Dakota.
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Nutrition & Feeding

Information on general livestock nutrition and feeding issues.
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Production

Information about beef production in North Dakota
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Backgrounding Cattle

Program for after weaning and before going to the finishing feedlots.

BACKGROUNDING CATTLE VIDEOS

Get the latest information about backgrounding cattle from NDSU Extension specialists. These new videos for 2023 include Calf Health, Cattle Price Situation and Outlook, Economics of Backgrounding and Finishing Cattle in North Dakota, Weaning Considerations for Healthy Calves and Feeds, Alternative Feeds, and Cost of Gain.

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Beef News
Grassland quality can impact rebreeding success in beef cattle
Estrous synchronization with natural service offers many benefits to the cowherd
Livestock water quality likely to be impacted by drought
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Beef Cattle Publications & Reports

Winter Management of the Beef Cow Herd

Good winter management practices contribute to healthy and productive cattle, reasonable feed costs and humane care. This publication describes recommended management practices for beef cows during the winter.
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