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G73-57 Hot Weather Livestock Stress, Allen C. Wellman
G73-57 Hot Weather Livestock Stress, Allen C. Wellman
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
During periods of high temperatures and humidity, livestock losses can occur from "Hot Weather Stress." How weather stress is particularly hazardous to closely confined livestock (those in feedlots, sorting and holding pens, trucks and rail cars). High relative humidity when the temperature is at 80 degrees or higher adds to the likelihood of profit-stealing losses if necessary precautions are not taken.
Nebraska livestock producers can make their livestock handling and marketing plans flexible enough or take necessary precautions to reduce or eliminate livestock hot weather stress by following this Livestock Weather Hazard Guide.
G73-42 Slaughter Cattle Sale Choices (Revised June 1976), Allen C. Wellman
G73-42 Slaughter Cattle Sale Choices (Revised June 1976), Allen C. Wellman
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Cattle sold for slaughter can be sold either on a live or carcass weight basis. The ability to compare bid price for these two alternatives is necessary if the producer is to receive the maximum return from the cattle being sold. This publication discusses these choices for the livestock producer to use.