πŸŽ™οΈ K-State Agriculture Today: 2125 – Livestock Pond Health…Bull and Female Selection and Sale

  • Fins, Fur and Feathers: Pond Health and Safety
  • Bull Selection and K-State Legacy Sale
  • Calving Heat-Stressed Cows

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Pond Health and Safety: The show starts with Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast epsiode where they converse about pond health, quality and structure for livestock.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

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00:12:05 – Bull Selection and K-State Legacy Sale: Jason Warner and Christian Magana continue the show explaining components of bull selection and what makes K-State’s Legacy Bull and Female Sale unique and educational.

K-State Legacy Bull and Female Sale

00:23:05 – Calving Heat-Stressed Cows: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show discussing what happens with calves born to heat-stressed cows. He says they are typically about 10 pounds lighter, have a lighter weaning weight and longevity is reduced.

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