K-State Research and Extension

Planning for the Third Trimester

The third trimester of pregnancy is a crucial period because of the rapid growth the fetus undergoes and because it is our opportunity to improve cow body condition prior to calving if needed.

Forage Analysis: What Numbers Do I Need?

Most analytical laboratories have many analysis packages which encompass the most common procedures or numbers that a nutritionist or producer needs to know about their feeds.

Supplementation Considerations During Drought

Pastures should be evaluated frequently to assess available forage, and over-grazing should be avoided to minimize long-term effects on the pasture.

Forage Analysis" Don't guess... Test!

This is the year to test your harvested forages! As the old saying goes “don’t guess…test”.

Test to Prevent Nitrate and Prussic Acid Poisoning

Management recommendations common to both prussic acid and nitrates include test first, don't gamble.