Neb. Don Adams, a University of Nebraska animal scientist, has been named the recipient of the second Wendell Burgher Beef Industry Award from the University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Neb. Weather-stressed summer grasses may have high nitrate levels this year, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said.
Producers can use several strategies to reduce the danger to their cattle from nitrate poisoning.
Neb. Nebraska cattle producers looking for new, affordable ways to feed their cattle might look to the state's potato industry, a University of Nebraska potato specialist said. Neb. Nebraska's growing potato industry means the state's livestock producers must be more watchful of their herds. Cattle, sheep or pigs that dine on a nearby potato patch can become extremely sick and may die. Neb. More than 340 Nebraska youth recently competed in the state Premier Animal Science Events contest. Neb. Periods of cool, wet weather followed by hot spells can spell disaster for feedlot cattle, because they may not be able to adjust to the rapid change in temperatures.