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Western Oklahoma wildfire data reports significant loss to land, cattle and infrastructure
STILLWATER – Wildfires that scorched the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles in late February ravaged livestock forage, destroyed homes, barns and other structures, and killed hundreds of animals. Oklahoma State University Extension specialists and m...
Buyer beware: Scams, drought and other factors affecting hay sales this year
STILLWATER, Okla. – Livestock owners who plan to purchase hay over the next few months need to make careful, informed decisions to protect their animals, especially when purchasing hay from out of state. Buyers should be aware that the drought has s...
Buyer beware: Scams, drought and other factors affecting hay sales this year
STILLWATER, Okla. – Livestock owners who plan to purchase hay over the next few months need to make careful, informed decisions to protect their animals, especially when purchasing hay from out of state. Buyers should be aware that the drought has s...
Watch for heat stress in livestock as temps climb
The heat of summer is setting in, and after a cool spring, livestock are not yet fully acclimated to warmer temperatures. In a recent edition of the Oklahoma State University Extension Cow-Calf Corner newsletter, Paul Beck, Extension beef nutrition...
