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Heather Thomas

Idaho
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Virtual fencing with eyes in the sky changes cattle game

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By Heather Thomas
| Farm Progress Verified
The combination of drones and virtual fencing could fundamentally change how cattle are managed across large landscapes. Both virtual fence collars and drone technology have reached a tipping point after years of development. John Church is a professor at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, British Columbia. He has conducted research for many years to find ways to improve production and sustainability on cattle ranches. He said drones have become a viable tool to aid day-to-day ranch operations.
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10 essential tips to smoothly wean calves in drought

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By Heather Thomas
| Farm Progress Verified
Weaning is less stressful and calves stay healthier if they’ve been prepared for it. Many areas this year have suffered dry conditions and have shortages of pasture and hay. Some ranchers will be weaning calves early and to help the process go smoothly, at any age, it pays to plan ahead. Here are 10 tips for weaning your calves: 1. Give them the right diet for their age. Calves can be weaned as young as 3 months old but would need very high-quality forage or grain.
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Adaptive rotational grazing improves soil health and plant growth

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By Heather Thomas
| The Express-Star Verified
Rotational grazing—dividing a pasture into 2 or more pieces and rotating livestock from piece to piece, allowing the rested areas to regrow—is always better than season-long grazing. When animals are allowed to stay in the same area all summer they return again and again to their favorite plants and overgraze them.
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