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Small bug, big risk: Protect yourself from ticks this summer
URBANA, Ill. — When venturing in the woods this summer, don’t forget to protect yourself from a small, but dangerous creature likely lurking in trees, grass, and bushes. Ticks are easy to pick up when visiting grassy areas, woods, prairies, wetlands, deer trails, and brushy...
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Looking for anaplasmosis in beef cattle
By Todd Gleason Researchers at the University of Illinois are working with beef cattle producers in the southern third of the state to determine the prevalence of a disease that causes...
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Data-Driven dairy
“Can we make dairy extension more scientifically sound?” That’s the question that led Phil Cardoso in 2012 to develop the Dairy Focus Team...
The Cattle Connection
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A little better is still better
Speaking for myself, the past year has been fun. Conversations have mostly been positive with profitability gracing all segments of the cattle...
Calf in snowy weather
When do cows feel the cold?
With winter weather and cold temperatures setting in, it is time to talk about when cows feel the cold. The big factors that determine the lower...
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Is it time to bale graze?
Adding nutrients, organic matter, and ground cover to poorly productive lands have some raving about bale grazing. Added fertility and better water...
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Re-investing profits on the ranch
Are you looking for avenues to re-invest in the ranch this year? First, know that not every year is as profitable as this year and sometimes...
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Breeding season tips for fall calving herds
Fall calving herds are approaching breeding season. While general breeding practices are similar to spring calving herds, breeding fall calving cows...
Cow eating pelleted feed
Supplementing cows on drought-stressed pastures
Supplementing cows during drought is common practice. Harvested forages, such as hay, can be used to replace available forage for grazing. However,...
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Deciding what to do with open cows
Prices for all classes of cattle remain high. Feed availability is adequate in most parts of the country, and commodity feed prices remain moderately...
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Orr Beef Research Center Field Day
The annual Orr Beef Research Center Field Day will take place at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The meeting will be held at the new Ag...
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