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Eastern Colorado Research Center<\/h1>\n

The ECRC began as a 3,760-acre ranch<\/strong> in 1952. After CSU purchased the ranch, we have built it into a research facility boasting over 35 fenced pastures of native and seeded rangeland.<\/strong> We have enclosed working facilities including bunk space, chutes, scales, and 22 feedlot pens<\/strong> for managing livestock research.<\/p>\n

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Research and Engagement<\/h2>\n

Historically, we have been engaged in beef cattle reproduction and nutrition research. Our contributions include numerous nutrition studies on reproductive health and optimizing performance on grazing and animal productivity. We work closely with CSU\u2019s Department of Animal Sciences and industry partners to share our findings with regional and multi-state cattle producers.<\/strong> We welcome visitors to tour our facility and discuss our research programs.<\/p>\n

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Elevation\u00a0 \u00a0(ft)<\/h3>\n

4300<\/h4>\n

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Miles from CSU<\/h3>\n

128<\/h4>\n

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Avg. Precipitation<\/h3>\n

16″<\/h4>\n

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Avg. Frost-Free Days<\/h3>\n

140<\/h4>\n

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Principal Soil Type<\/h3>\n

Valentine Sand<\/h4>\n

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Facilty\u00a0 \u00a0Acres<\/h3>\n

3760<\/h4>\n

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Contact Information<\/h3>\n

Eastern Colorado Research Center<\/h4>\n

26204 County Road 57
Akron, CO 80720
Phone: (970) 345-6402<\/a>
Fax: (970) 345-6649
Email: Doug.Couch@ColoState.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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