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Feedyard cattle need acess to fresh, clean water during their stay in the yard. In times of extreme heat, high humidity or no wind, water becomes even more critical. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)
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High Plains cattle sales report 

The High Plains area weekly weighted average direct cattle sales results for the week ending Jan. 22 reported receipts of 29,478 head of cattle selling compared to 39,355 head a week ago and 49,834 head trading a year ago. Read More

(Photo by OSU Agriculture.)
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High Plains cattle sales report 

When purchasing bred heifers, it is important to know their expected calving date and vaccination history. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)
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High Plains cattle sales report 



Cattle at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research Feedlot wait for their feed rations from a truck driven by Sofia Canafoglia, a visiting scholar. (Photo by Chabella Guzman.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

Proper heifer development is critical to the health and productivity of a cattle herd. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agriculture.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

Rule of thumb: For every degree below the lower critical temperature, a cow’s energy requirement increases by 1%. That’s assuming the cow is in a body condition score 5 or greater. (Photo courtesy of Purina.)

High Plains cattle sales report

(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

(Journal stock photo by Jennifer Carrico.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

(Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke.)

High Plains cattle sales report