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Feeding the Lamb Crop Feeding the Lamb Crop
Feeding the Lamb Crop- There are a number of ways to grow and finish lambs. The type of feeding program will depend in large part on what area of the country one is located, what type of production system is utilized, wh ...
Artificial Rearing of Lambs Artificial Rearing of Lambs
Artificial Rearing of Lambs- Feeds, feeding and what can go wrong when are orphaned lambs or when prolific ewes have too many lambs for the milking ability of the natural mother. ...
Sheep Feeding Programs: Forage and Feed Analysis Sheep Feeding Programs: Forage and Feed Analysis
Sheep Feeding Programs: Forage and Feed Analysis- Provides information on choosing the nutrients to be measured and the taking of samples. ...
Feed Hay First Feed Hay First
Feed Hay First- Discussion of when hay should be fed in relation to when the grain ration is fed and why the order is important. ...
Chronic Copper Poisoning Chronic Copper Poisoning
Chronic Copper Poisoning- Answers the question of why chronic copper poisoning (CCP) occurs. ...
Selecting the Right Grain Ration for Sheep Selecting the Right Grain Ration for Sheep
Selecting the Right Grain Ration for Sheep- Short discussion regarding the risks of copper toxicity encountered when using grain rations not prepared specifically for sheep. ...
Prime Facts: Creep Feeding Lambs Prime Facts: Creep Feeding Lambs
Prime Facts: Creep Feeding Lambs- Factsheet from the NSW Department of Primary Industries on the benefits of supplementary feed for lambs in times of drought. ...
Supplemental Pastures for Sheep Supplemental Pastures for Sheep
Supplemental Pastures for Sheep- Efficient and effective ways to pasture sheep are covered here. Includes notes on specific plants. ...
Nutrition of the Ewe Flock Nutrition of the Ewe Flock
Nutrition of the Ewe Flock- Steps to prevent "empty gut disease" caused by the inadequate supply of nutrients. ...
Formulating Rations With the Pearson's Square (PDF) Formulating Rations With the Pearson's Square (PDF)
Formulating Rations With the Pearson's Square (PDF)- The Pearson square or box method of balancing rations is a simple procedure that has been used for many years. It is of greatest value when only two ingredients are to ...
Lamb Feedlot Nutrition (PDF) Lamb Feedlot Nutrition (PDF)
Lamb Feedlot Nutrition (PDF)- Meeting protein, energy, vitamin and mineral requirements is essential for profitable lamb finishing. This publication will help you start your lambs on feed and to develop an effective feed ...
Urea and NPN for Cattle and Sheep (PDF) Urea and NPN for Cattle and Sheep (PDF)
Urea and NPN for Cattle and Sheep (PDF)- Urea can be fed to ruminants as an economical replacement for a part of the protein in a ration. ...
Feed Composition for Cattle and Sheep (PDF) Feed Composition for Cattle and Sheep (PDF)
Feed Composition for Cattle and Sheep (PDF)- Nutrition research spanning more than 100 years has defined the nutrients required by animals. Using this information, rations can be formulated from feeds and ingredients to ...
Ergot Sclerotia and Barley Grain Ergot Sclerotia and Barley Grain
Ergot Sclerotia and Barley Grain- Photograph of infected seed and a link to an article on integrated crop management. ...
Barley Stripe Mosaic Virus, Hordeivirus Barley Stripe Mosaic Virus, Hordeivirus
Barley Stripe Mosaic Virus, Hordeivirus- Photograph of both normal and affected seedlings. ...
Diseases of Barley: Copper Deficiency Diseases of Barley: Copper Deficiency
Diseases of Barley: Copper Deficiency- Several photographs of affected plants and suggested management strategies. ...
Pearl Millet Diseases Pearl Millet Diseases
Pearl Millet Diseases- Information on the bacterial, fungal and viral diseases affecting this crop and its nematode parasites. ...
Fungal Diseases of Barley Fungal Diseases of Barley
Fungal Diseases of Barley- An identification guide to the fungal diseases that may infect this crop, with many photographs, brief descriptions of the symptoms and suggested management strategies. ...
Barley Thrips Barley Thrips
Barley Thrips- Information on Limothrips denticornis, its life cycle, economic importance and possible management strategies. ...
Diseases of Barley Diseases of Barley
Diseases of Barley- Provides the common names of the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that affect the plant. ...
South Dakota Corn Growers Association South Dakota Corn Growers Association
South Dakota Corn Growers Association- Promotes South Dakota corn information. Includes ethanol and specialty corn information. ...
Minnesota Corn Growers Association Minnesota Corn Growers Association
Minnesota Corn Growers Association- Non-profit group, focused at providing representation for Minnesota farmers on collective legislative issues. ...
Iowa Corn Growers Association Iowa Corn Growers Association
Iowa Corn Growers Association- Provides research, science and market information. Includes information about membership, newsletters, events, weather and markets. ...
National Corn Growers Association National Corn Growers Association
National Corn Growers Association- News, facts and information for growers, media, educators and anyone else interested in corn. US association. ...
Corn Refiners Association, Inc. Corn Refiners Association, Inc.
Corn Refiners Association, Inc.- U.S. national association representing the corn refining (wet milling) industry. ...
Nebraska Corn Growers Association Nebraska Corn Growers Association
Nebraska Corn Growers Association- Highlights research, promotion and public policy efforts for growing corn in the state. Includes membership information, events, current issues, news, weather and markets. ...
Texas Corn Producers Board Texas Corn Producers Board
Texas Corn Producers Board- Includes news, calendar of events, research, and corn use information. ...
European Confederation of Maize Production European Confederation of Maize Production
European Confederation of Maize Production- Description of missions and objectives, list of its members, and production key figures. ...
Corn Corn
Corn- Photographs of plants infected by various pathogens and pests, with links to articles on integrated crop management. ...
Corn Earworm: Helicoverpa zea Corn Earworm: Helicoverpa zea
Corn Earworm: Helicoverpa zea- Photographs and information on the life cycle of this pest, its description, host plants, damage, natural enemies and management using insecticides and biological control. ...
Corn Rootworm: Integrated Crop Management Corn Rootworm: Integrated Crop Management
Corn Rootworm: Integrated Crop Management- Various articles on these damaging pests with plenty of information on identification and control. ...
Kansas Association of Wheat Growers Kansas Association of Wheat Growers
Kansas Association of Wheat Growers- Provides information for producers, consumers and buyers. ...
Insect Injury to Mid-Season Corn Insect Injury to Mid-Season Corn
Insect Injury to Mid-Season Corn- Information and photographs of pests including the European corn borer, stalk borer, armyworm, corn earworm, fall armyworm, stink bug, grasshopper and western corn rootworm. ...
Integrated Crop Management: Black Cutworm Integrated Crop Management: Black Cutworm
Integrated Crop Management: Black Cutworm- Various articles on these pests of corn crops with plenty of information on identification and control. ...
Integrated Crop Management: European Corn Borer Integrated Crop Management: European Corn Borer
Integrated Crop Management: European Corn Borer- Plenty of information on this pest, when to look for damage and possible control measures. ...
Insect Management in Field Corn Insect Management in Field Corn
Insect Management in Field Corn- Describes the insect pests most commonly encountered in this crop, with information on inspection, the thresholds for action and control methods. ...
Petikam's Page on Banded Leaf and Sheath Blight of Maize Petikam's Page on Banded Leaf and Sheath Blight of Maize
Petikam's Page on Banded Leaf and Sheath Blight of Maize- Information about this disease and investigations by researcher at Indian Agricultural Institute. Also contains his curriculum vitae. ...
Major Corn Diseases in North Carolina Major Corn Diseases in North Carolina
Major Corn Diseases in North Carolina- A review of pest and diseases affecting this state's crops. ...
Diseases of Corn or Maize Diseases of Corn or Maize
Diseases of Corn or Maize- Provides the common names of the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that affect the plant. ...
Eye Spot Eye Spot
Eye Spot- Photographs and description of Kabatiella zeae infecting maize leaves. ...
Oats Oats
Oats- Photographs of oats infected by crown rust and yellow dwarf virus, with links to articles on integrated crop management. ...
Oat Stem Rust Oat Stem Rust
Oat Stem Rust- Photograph of plant infected by Puccinia graminis f. sp. avenae. ...
Oat Crown Rust Oat Crown Rust
Oat Crown Rust- Photograph of foliage infected by Puccinia coronata var. avenae. ...
Diseases of Oats Diseases of Oats
Diseases of Oats- An identification guide to the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that may infect this crop, with many photographs, brief descriptions of the symptoms and suggested management strateg ...
Diseases of Oats (Avena sativa) Diseases of Oats (Avena sativa)
Diseases of Oats (Avena sativa)- Provides a list of the common and scientific names for the bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic nematode diseases that may infect this crop. ...
List of Pearl Millet Diseases List of Pearl Millet Diseases
List of Pearl Millet Diseases- Common and scientific names of the bacterial, fungal and viral diseases, and the parasitic nematodes that affect this crop. ...
Millet Research Station: India Millet Research Station: India
Millet Research Station: India- Outline of research done here into growing pearl millet with information on its hybrid varieties, fertilizer requirements and plant pathology with recommended chemical controls. ...
Diseases of Pearl Millet Diseases of Pearl Millet
Diseases of Pearl Millet- Provides the common names of the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that affect the plant. ...
The Asia Rice Foundation The Asia Rice Foundation
The Asia Rice Foundation- a foundation working to secure a prosperous future for Asia's rice societies by supporting rice educational activities, cultural preservation, research, and advocacy movements. ...
US Firm wins patent for basmati rice varieties US Firm wins patent for basmati rice varieties
US Firm wins patent for basmati rice varieties- On the granting of patent rights for three newly developed varieties of Basmati rice. ...

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