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1 Dealing with Excessively Wet CondJane A.
Dealing with Excessively Wet CondJane A. Parish and Justin D. Rhinehart, Mississippi State University Extension Beef Cattle Specialistsenges and problems for beef cattle operations. September and October are typically some of the driest months beef cattle operations thisNutrition be the production areas most impacted by excessive rainfall. Reports from producering access to forage and feed that might produce acceptable gains in most years. High moisture levels in pasture plants result in less dry matter consumed for a given quantity of drop this time of year. In the event requirements increase as well. This can occur on pastures with what appears matter intake. Hay will also decrease the rate of gut passage, allowing cattle to perform at putting out hay this early in the winter ories and concerns about having enough hay er challenges later. Cows will calve in poor body ction effect on the legs and hooves of cattle. This p feedings during r
2 ainy days or because of challenges with
ainy days or because of challenges with surfaces to avoid getting trucks and other the muddy conditions. Long-term ranch plans should include addressing these facility where hay supplies are trapped in areas now inaccessible due to mud and lack of equipmlarly noticeable during very wet periods. Trampling creates muddy pastures with less water and feeding areas. When feeding hay, stperiod of time. Although pasture damage is largely unavoidable during very wet cattle, rotational grazing methods, and Winter forage establishment is greatly affected excessively wet conditions will delay forage growth and readiness of winter pastures for grazing. Long delays can push Conditions may also be ripe for blast to ograms. Producers make hay inventory create hay supply shortfalls. If this appears to It is important to watch fall-calving wet conditions, calves are at increased risk for hypothermia. Providing calving areas necessary. In isolated
3 instances, calves may become trapped in
instances, calves may become trapped in mud. Close causing organisms such as bacteria. Mosqe as mosquito breeding grounds. Instances increased during these conditions. Consult a veterinarian for advice on disease prevention low-lying areas. Provide fresh, clean water additional water sources. Consider using he problems continue into winter. usually weaned in fall. Stress from excessively wet conditions adds to the challenges ccination and parasite control strategies, and high-quality feeds and forages for weaned calves. e performance, observe cattle closely and take needed steps to improve the production environment during excessively wet of excessively wet conditionscessively wet conditions on beef cattle operations, contact an office ersity Extension Service. Mississippi State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientatgroup affiliation, age, disability, or veteran statu