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Even though calves may have been on a backgrounding program for several months, it doesn’t mean they are safe from subsequent health issues later on in the feeding period.
Cattle futures showing that prices may have been inflated the past few months.
Zilmax, antibiotic use in beef, and water resources are among the topics of the day.
Around calving time, prolapses in cows and heifers can be major health issues. Some cases may even be life threatening.
Wisconsin cattle feeders who are seeking information on marketing cattle at the right time or are interested in improving their cattle housing and feeding facilities should attend this year’s cattle feedlot design and management options meeting.
Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) have been around for decades and are the best tools available to use in selecting sires with desirable genetic potential as parents.
Animal welfare should be top of mind for producers now and in the future.
A common mistake that is made as the weather warms is to reduce the feed a little bit.
A pre-calving program, later calving seasons and feeding pregnant cows properly help make calving go smoothly.
Access to the proper feed, good water and a reasonable space that has wind protection will keep a cow content.