Research shows severe temperatures in the southeast impact cattle production
Based on their research studies, Oklahoma State University and Texas A&M cattle experts recommend stocking a base cowherd at a conservative rate, which gives producers better options for managing drought conditions. Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture
STILLWATER, Okla. – Reduced rainfall and weeks of hot, even record-breaking temperatures are decreasing forage production and nutritional quality in cattle, potentially impacting their health and production.
Paul Beck, professor of animal and food sciences and OSU Extension beef nutrition specialist, and his son, Matt Beck, assistant professor of beef cattle nutrition at Texas A&M, are examinin…
