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For example, a rancher can use tech cloth and rock to create a hardened crossing or feeding area in what had been wet spots. OSU Extension has materials available to explain how to stabilize those areas. - Shelby Filley

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Think about the amount of energy it takes a person to walk across a nice, dry, grassy area versus a field of mud. The same is true for livestock. Also, livestock may be huddled up under a tree to escape the rain and aren't coming to the feeding area. It may be a challenge to get enough nutrients into them. - Shelby Filley

You don't want to see ribs sticking out on the heifers. They really need to be in good condition. If necessary, they should be separated from the other cows and eating well. - Shelby Filley

The actual effect of the weather will show up through decreased plant productivity. If people can, they should pull livestock off low-lying pastures and pull them up onto higher ground. Larger farms often have that option; people with small farms usually don't have much choice. - Shelby Filley

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