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Livestock Management in Drought Conditions


November 18, 2011
Droughts are common in Texas, and in West Texas there’s a good chance that a given drought will last for consecutive years. Because droughts are inevitable, livestock managers need to plan for them.

When forming a drought-survival strategy, you will need to determine how much forage you have and how long it will last. Then establish a livestock management plan and develop culling strategies. Consider using stocker animals to assist this process.

The plans must be flexible because it is difficult to predict when, or how long, a drought will last.

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