Questions about the repeatability of calving difficulty in young heifers seems to crop up annually, not unsurprisingly given the money invested in growing the heifer into a two-year-old cow.
Hay season is already beginning, but don't be too disctracted from simple herd nutrition management. Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University emeritus Extension animal scientist, says producers should check the mineral fee
Cow-calf operators not only need to regularly check their mineral feeders or blocks to be certain they are supplying the minerals cows need, they need to ensure Veterinary Feed Directive management aspects are met as we