Breeder management in dry times, make a plan and stick to it

By Scott Parry
March 1 2018 - 9:00am
With more dry conditions ahead, Scott Parry from NorthWest Vets, says producers need to make a plan for their breeder herd and stick to it.
With more dry conditions ahead, Scott Parry from NorthWest Vets, says producers need to make a plan for their breeder herd and stick to it.

As another long, mostly dry summer draws to a close, many cattle producers go into autumn in drought with no relief in sight. Cattle breeders should start planning now for how to manage through another few months of drought. There is no “cookie cutter” solution to this issue, however, a few basic strategies should be considered in formulating a breeder management plan for this autumn.

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