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LIVESTOCK RESEARCH REPORT

Current research results and Extension programming updates for the livestock industry in North Dakota. Read the latest research on grazing, nutrition, finishing, and more.

2026 North Dakota Livestock Research Report

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BQA & Health

Information on Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) and beef cattle health in North Dakota.

Breeding & Genetics

Information about breeding beef cattle in North Dakota.

Nutrition & Feeding

Information on general livestock nutrition and feeding issues.

Production

Information about beef production in North Dakota
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Backgrounding Cattle

Program for after weaning and before going to the finishing feedlots.

BACKGROUNDING CATTLE VIDEOS

Get the latest information about backgrounding cattle from NDSU Extension specialists. These new videos for 2023 include Calf Health, Cattle Price Situation and Outlook, Economics of Backgrounding and Finishing Cattle in North Dakota, Weaning Considerations for Healthy Calves and Feeds, Alternative Feeds, and Cost of Gain.

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Beef News
Farmers should take stock of their forage supply before winter feeding begins
Completing a forage inventory now will aid in making ranch-level decisions and reducing costs.
28th annual Dakota Feeder Calf Show and Feedout set for Oct. 17
The Dakota Feeder Calf Show and Feedout will provide producers the opportunity to experience retained ownership of calves beyond the cow-calf part of cattle production.
NDSU Extension to host Ranch Counts and Calculations workshop on Oct. 1
The event will focus on the NDSU Cow-Calf Record Book, a new resource by NDSU Extension.
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Beef Cattle Publications & Reports

Johne's Disease in Cattle and Small Ruminants

This bulletin update includes information on the clinical signs, symptoms, transmission, clinical course, diagnosis, testing, prevention and control of Johne's disease in cattle and small ruminants.

Managing mature beef bulls on divergent planes of nutrition alters scrotal circumference and concentrations of hormones and metabolites

Plane of nutrition in mature bulls fluctuates over the course of a year due to the demands of the breeding season and as a result of strategies implemented to regain weight and prepare for the subsequent breeding season. We developed a…

Managing Purchased Bulls

Purchasing a bull is an investment for a cow/calf operation. Proper management of purchased bulls from the day of sale until the following breeding season is critical to productivity and longevity.

Plotting a Course – Planning Prices 2026

Short-term and long-term agricultural planning prices for North Dakota 2026.

Site Visits: Biosecurity Practices for Professionals Working in Animal Agriculture

This publication is for agriculture professionals as a biosecurity and communication guideline for on site visits.

Utilizing Corn Residue in Beef Cattle Diets

Corn residue is a useful feedstuff for beef cattle. Producers should consider incorporating these fee resources into their grazing and feeding programs to reduce the cost of production

Weather variables influence dry-matter intake in beef steers

The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between weather variables (ambient temperature, range of temperature, solar radiation, dew point and wind speed) and dry-matter intake (DMI). Weather variables interacted and…

Winter Management of the Beef Cow Herd

Good winter management practices contribute to healthy and productive cattle, reasonable feed costs and humane care. This publication describes recommended management practices for beef cows during the winter.
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