Feedlot Design and Environmental Management for Backgrounding and Stocker Operations
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Feedlot Design and Environmental Management for Backgrounding and Stocker Operations
Feedlot Design and Environmental Management for Backgrounding and Stocker Operations
Authored by: Steve Higgins Jeff Lehmkuhler Sarah Wightman
Abstract
Kentucky's cattle industry represents the largest beef cattle herd east of the Mississippi, ranking eighth in the nation for number of beef cows. This industry is extremely important to Kentucky's economy. This publication discusses site evaluation strategies, production area management techniques, and a variety of facility types for intensive cattle production that preserve natural resources and improve production.
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English
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Yes