December 2024 Edition

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	ANR December Newsletter 2024
Poinsettias For the Holidays	Traditional red & green colors are well represented in the flowers available for the holidays.
Make farm record keeping a priority	For many livestock operations, a good time to start keeping records is when the veterinarian comes to check the herd.
Body condition scores good indicators of herd health	Early winter is an optimum time to prepare your spring- calving herd for reproductive success.
Live Christmas trees for the Holidays	Living trees are generally marketed as either balled-and-burlapped or potted plants.
Winter feeding areas for Livestock	A poorly chosen site for winter feeding can have negative impacts on soil and water quality.
Mistletoe: tree thief, holiday tradition	Once Autumn leaves have fallen, mistletoe becomes highly visible on large trees throughout Kentucky.
Not too soon to think about calving season	Providing sound management during that time can mean more live calves, which translates to more profit for you.
Burning restrictions Vs. Burn Bans	Remember, all fires should be attended until extinguished.
The 2024-2025 Winter Outlook	The long-range winter outlook slightly favors increased chances for warmer than normal conditions across the Commonwealth.