Reproductive Management of Cow Herd During Drought is Vital
Janna Block, Lisa Pederson and Karl Hoppe
The most recent U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that 100% of North Dakota is in drought status, with 85% of the state in at least a severe drought category and 47% in an extreme drought category.
While the state is familiar with drought, the last time that the extreme drought category was initiated this early in the growing season was in 2008. Starting to develop or modify management plans in anticipation of the many challenges ahead is critical for producers.
With breeding season approaching, producers must think about how to manage during a drought to keep the most productive and valuable cows in the herd.
Reproductive management of cow herd during drought is vital
Starting to develop or modify management plans in anticipation of the many challenges ahead is critical for producers. 3:39 pm, Apr. 7, 2021 ×
Producers need to think about how to manage during a drought to keep the most productive and valuable cows in the herd. NDSU photo
The most recent U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that 100% of North Dakota is in drought status, with 85% of the state in at least a severe drought category and 47% in an extreme drought category.
While the state is familiar with drought, the last time that the extreme drought category was initiated this early in the growing season was in 2008. Starting to develop or modify management plans in anticipation of the many challenges ahead is critical for producers.