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do not like to graze next to manure and they do not like to graze in areas of irritation .
Distance from water also influences grazing pressure . If cattle have to trail a long way
WCBK to water , they will not graze that area as frequent . This is especially true in the summer . In the summer , cattle are hot and tend to drink more water . They will undoubtedly graze the area close to the water heavier .
THE BULL of the Future
AVIATOR STEP-UP
30E
3 / 2 / 17 • Homo Pld ( P-2 ) • Homo Blk ( P-1 ) • 51 % Lim-Flex MAGS Aviator x ENGD Ashlynn 3031A
CED : 15 BW : -0.3 WW : 66 YW : 103 MK : 30 TM : 63 CEM : 8 SC : 0.70 CW : 31 ST : 4 Doc : 27 YG : 0.08
REA : 0.33 MB : 0.29 FT : 0.00 $ MTI : $ 60.71
Step-Up with an EPD spread that includes eight traits in the top 25 % of the breed or better continues to exceed expectations . The future of this young stud has begun to flourish ! This Aviator son has big numbers , tons of muscle and structurally competes with
any in the breed . Look hard and long and you will not find another quite like this one .
Inquiries are encouraged and welcomed on this exciting young stud . Stop by to look at our bulls and heifers that we have available by private treaty .
We welcome your interest and look forward to your call or visit !
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Clyde & Betty Kendrick 901 Brentwood Dr . NE • Cullman , Alabama 35055-2108 Home : 256 / 734-9143 • Office : 256 / 739-6449 Cell : 256 / 735-6807 • kendrick @ hiwaay . net
When planning a grazing system water is likely the biggest influencer . Locating the waterer within 700-800 feet of the farthest area in the paddock will help keep grazing uniform . Having the ability to take water to different areas of the pasture can help increase pasture utilization and can greatly benefit a strip grazing or rotational grazing set-up .
Another observation was that fly pressure makes cows huddle up and stop grazing . Cows will huddle and group or stand in water or mud to limit surface area exposure to flies . This causes a decrease in time spent grazing or resting . Thus , less feed intake and more energy expenditure results in poorer performance . A good fly control program will help your cows spend more time grazing .
A large percentage of questions I receive from producer ’ s hinge on their observations . Accurate and thorough observation can quickly identify problems that need solved . I believe that the power of observation can not only identify problems , but also serve to answer many of the questions . Today with so many distractions , mainly a cell phone ; it is hard to take the time to observe . I encourage you to take that time to observe . Observe your cattle . Observe their environment . Not only is it relaxing to observe cows grazing in a pasture but observing can also be one of the most valuable components to effective herd management . I
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