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There’s Lots to Lose from Mineral Deficiencies Know what’s a risk when an operation is plagued with a mineral deficiency. It might cost more in animal health and lost production efficiency than you think! By Rebecca Mettler
22 Over the Fence with Jonah Honeyman
IN EVERY ISSUE Contact Us Information Exchange
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Events of Interest
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Ad Index
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Learn what makes Gelbvieh and Balancer the breed of choice for one North Dakota rancher. By Angela Vesco
40 Using Early Season Forage Growth- Is there enough for growing, calving heifers?
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By Karla Jenkins, UNL Cow-Calf Specialist
BREEDERS CORNER Southern Breeders
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Northeast Breeders
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Midwest Breeders Southeast Breeders
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Western Breeders
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Upper Midwest Breeders Service Center
GRAPHIC DESIGN: Lynn Valentine lynnv@gelbvieh.org
On the cover: Photo by Angela Vesco
EDITOR: Rebecca Mettler rebeccam@gelbvieh.org “GELBVIEH WORLD” (ISSN 1084-5100), is published monthly except for February, June and September for $35 for one year. American Gelbvieh Association 350 Interlocken Blvd., Ste. 200, Broomfield, Colorado 80021-3993. Periodicals postage paid at Broomfield, Colorado and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER send address changes to: Gelbvieh World, 350 Interlocken Blvd., Ste. 200, Broomfield, Colorado 80021
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