Drought Management for Range Livestock Producers

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• Developing Your Drought Management Plan
  Year in and year out grazing management is the most important factor for successful and sustained range livestock production in any economic or environmental climate, and ultimately will define a producer production and marketing strategy for any given year, including drought years.

• Considerations For Water During Drought
  Cattle water requirements may double during hot weather. If cattle do not meet their water needs, they may refuse to eat, experience lowered production, and become sick.

• Feeding Options and Considerations
  Producers generally have two options for meeting the nutrient requirements of cattle on drought affected pasture and ranges. The first is to provide supplemental feed to ensure the cowherd has adequate energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals

• Early Weaning Beef Calves During Drought Conditions
  Time of weaning will have impacts on cow and calf performance as well as health and productivity of the native range or pasture.

• Tax Implications of Drought Management Decisions
  Livestock producers who are forced to sell livestock due to drought conditions may receive special consideration for federal income tax reporting purposes

• Drought Management Analysis Tools
  Spreadsheets and powerpoints with directions, that will help you with managing your cow-calf enterprise