Crandall Ranch Working and Stud Dogs

09/08/2024

09/05/2024

Kelpie ⚡️

08/06/2024

I like this , but I’d have to add some paws on the ground. The right kind of dogs can take stockmanship to the next level. Slick haired , long winded , athletic and brainy bovine charms. 🤠

Respected ranchers, horsemen, stockmen and industry experts list reasons why horses remain the best tools for gathering and working cattle.

05/10/2024

May is Beef Month. Here are 10 facts about ground beef.

05/03/2024

Lot #22 sells tomorrow at El Dorado Livestock Auction, Inc.

04/24/2024

High IQ female presenting yearlings and piddling with sides.

04/14/2024

Blue woods at the Bar
Sells May 5th in Eldorado , Kansas
Lot #22

04/01/2024

In the wind

03/11/2024

Source : Unknown

03/02/2024

03/01/2024

Frfr 😆

02/28/2024

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01/25/2024

As we work through the winter storm this week and prepare for the extremely cold temperatures forecast into next week, please keep in mind the impact it has on cattle nutritional needs and management implications.

Included here are several excellent cold stress resources you may find helpful including the January Beef Tips and a recent discussion from Ag Today

https://enewsletters.k-state.edu/beeftips/2023/12/29/preparing-for-winter-weather-extremes/

https://agtodayksu.libsyn.com/1579-fsa-deadlinesbeing-safe-in-the-winter


Key Points to Consider/Remember:

Energy is the only nutritional component that increases with cold stress (1% for every degree below lower critical temp with a dry winter coat, 2% with a wet coat). Protein, vitamin, and mineral requirements do not increase.
The greatest impact will be on thinly conditioned cattle, and on cattle that have no or little wind protection or bedding.
Cattle must have sufficient access to water and it is best to provide feed and water in close proximity so a lack of water doesn’t decrease feed intake.
Putting out bedding helps provide insulation from snow and ice on the ground surface and is particularly important for cattle in pens or in areas with little forage covering the ground.
Refer to the KS Mesonet for current cattle comfort conditions and forecasts (https://mesonet.k-state.edu/agriculture/animal/).

Estimated lower critical temperatures (◦F) for beef cattle
Wet or summer coat, 59
Dry fall coat, 45
Dry winter coat, 32
Dry heavy winter coat, 18

Most importantly, please be safe and use good judgement.