1657 - Use of the Ogallala Aquifer...Mineral for Cattle

Agriculture Today

• Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ogallala Aquifer
• Mineral Supplementation
• Heat Stress on Dry Dairy

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ogallala Aquifer: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers from K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today’s show as the pair talks about the value of the Ogallala Aquifer for agriculture and wildlife.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Mineral Supplementation: Keeping the show rolling is K-State Extension cow-calf specialist Jason Warner as he discusses mineral supplementation and the factors that can influence what producers purchase.

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Heat Stress on Dry Dairy: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show with the negative effects of heat stress on dry cows and steps that can be taken to keep them cool.

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