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Monday March 25, 2024
Vitamin A and Calf Health
Newborn calves need a healthy dose of vitamin A to help fight off bacterial infections. Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist Mary Drewnoski talks about the process of proper feeding and timing to get the vitamin into calves.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2024/vitamin-levels-calving-can-have-big-impact-calf-health

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Tuesday March 26, 2024
Legislative Bill to Reduce Synthetic Fertilizers
Nebraska farmers could receive incentives for reducing their synthetic, commercial fertilizer use. LB1368 introduced by State Senator Theresa Ibach would help farmers choose more organic methods of fertilization, conserving land and water for future generations.MP3
http://update.legislature.ne.gov/?p=35593

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Wednesday March 27, 2024
Heifer Replacement
Replacing females in the beef cow herd plays a pivotal role in a sustainable and profitable in cow-calf operations. Nebraska Extension Livestock Educator T.L. Meyer talks about making good decisions while looking at costs and potential returns.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/livestock/retain-not-retain-heifer-dilemma

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Thursday March 28, 2024
2024 Backyard Farmer Garden
A popular destination on UNL’s East Campus is the Backyard Farmer Garden. Nebraska Extension Educator Terri James says there’s always plants in bloom and it has a large selection of vegetables to check out and perhaps try in your own home garden.MP3
https://www.facebook.com/backyardfarmernebraska

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Friday March 29, 2024
Weak Calf Syndrome
Getting your calves off to the right start can be quite challenging. Veterinarian and Nebraska Extension Beef Educator Lyndsay Waechter-Mead talks about that producers need to understand about weak calve syndrome.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/managing-hypothermia-newborn-calves

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