Calves
It is weaning time for fall calves which means local livestock specialists with University of Missouri Extension are getting questions about proper pre- and post-weaning management.
Practicing proper Beef Quality Assurance guidelines at branding is a must for producers.
The producer should take a serious look at the reasons why each calf died and what could be done next time to save it.
The Heart of Texas Cow/Calf Clinic, a long-standing Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program geared specifically toward beef producers, is set for May 13 at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Brownwood.
Use Beef Quality Assurance this spring when bringing calves in for branding.
Long winters can be hard on cows, but early weaning can help them get back in condition for breeding.
The cattle market in Kentucky dropped during the month of March for calf prices and fed cattle prices.
April is the time for ranchers to think about the upcoming breeding season.
It is important to meet the nutritional needs of a cow as soon as she calves.
If the percentage of cows calving the first 21 days of the calving season is less than 60 percent and the percentage of cows calving the second 21 days of the calving season is greater than 25 percent, a serious re-evaluation of the herd needs to occur.
A K-State veterinarian provides tips for preventing and treating the No. 1 neonatal disease in calves.
Twins for beef producers can be seen as a blessing and a curse.
University of Missouri faculty and extension personnel explained techniques on how to assist cows in the calving process during a recent calving clinic.
We may think we have covered every nook and cranny in our various management plans, but are we truly prepared for everything?
Blizzard conditions in some parts of South Dakota on Monday created challenges for those cattle producers in the midst of calving, said Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist.
As many cattle producers consider rebuilding their herd, now is the time to think about shortening the breeding and calving season.
From now until breeding, feed is needed to meet the cow’s postpartum recovery and lactation needs.
Farm bill may provide producers with compensation for some livestock losses.
The prospect of calving trouble is one of the biggest concerns during calving season, especially with first calf heifers.
The first calf heifer is one of the most challenging animals in the cowherd for a number of reasons.
Depending on your calving season, breeding may be only a few months away. Will your replacement heifers be ready?
Despite a cow-calf producer’s best efforts relative to providing desired herd genetics and ease of birthing through bull selection and heifer development, some cows or heifers still need assistance at calving time.
Colder weather may cause larger calf birth weights. Producers are encouraged to think about the impact it may have on this year’s calving season.
As spring calving season approaches, it is vital that your calves receive adequate immunity at birth.
The Sand Hills Calving System has demonstrated an effective way to reduce calf diarrhea by decreasing the buildup of pathogens in the environment and breaking the transfer of pathogens from older calves to young susceptible calves.
As calving season approaches, think about how to make your job easier and potentially save more calves at calving.
A successful breeding season actually begins with management decisions made at calving.