{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"The News Journal","provider_url":"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net","title":"Timely tips for herds &ndash; The News Journal","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"bdUndcTwjI\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/timely-tips-herds\/\">Timely tips for herds<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/timely-tips-herds\/embed\/#?secret=bdUndcTwjI\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Timely tips for herds&#8221; &#8212; The News Journal\" data-secret=\"bdUndcTwjI\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! 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Plan for enough labor to watch\/assist during the calving period. \u2022 Move early calving heifers and cows to pastures that are relatively small and easily accessible to facilities in case calving assistance is needed.\u00a0 Keep them in good condition but don\u2019t overfeed them at this time.\u00a0 Increase their nutrient intake after they calve. Fall Calving Cow Herd \u2022 Breeding season continues.\u00a0 Keep fall calving cows on accumulated pasture as long as possible, then start feeding hay\/grain.\u00a0 Don\u2019t let these cows lose body condition! \u2022 Provide clean windbreaks and shelter for young calves. \u2022 Catch up on castrating, dehorning and implanting. General \u2022 Provide water at all times.\u00a0 Cattle need 5 to 11 gallons per head daily even in the coldest weather.\u00a0 Be aware of frozen pond hazards.\u00a0 Keep ice \u201cbroken\u201d so that cattle won\u2019t walk out on the pond trying to get water.\u00a0 Automatic waterers, even the \u201cfrost-free\u201d or \u201cenergy-free\u201d waterers can freeze up in extremely cold weather.\u00a0 Watch closely. \u2022 Increase feed as the temperature drops, especially when the weather is extremely cold and damp.\u00a0 When temperature drops to 15\u00b0F, cattle need access to windbreaks \u2022 Feed hay in areas where mud is less of a problem.\u00a0 Consider preparing a feeding area with gravel over geotextile fabric or maybe a concrete feeding pad. \u2022 Consider renovating and improving pastures with legumes, especially if they have poor stands of grass or if they contain high levels of the fescue endophyte.\u00a0 Purchase seed and get equipment ready this month. For additional information, contact the Whitley County Cooperative Extension Service at 549-1430; visit the office located at 4275 N. Highway 25W in Goldbug; or email DL_CES_WHITLEY@EMAIL.UKY.EDU."}