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Producers considering the use of this synchronization tool should remember that a number of factors affect pregnancy rate including cow body condition score, plane of nutrition, cattle health, and bull fertility.
Now is a good time to assess both cow body condition and feed resources and develop a plan to provide adequate nutrition to meet cow needs.
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Alleyways are used not only for livestock movement, but for cattle “storage.” But cattle don’t like to be crowded, and remaining in alleyways until processing makes the corral experience bad, and makes cattle harder to work next time.
NASS reports in the 2017 Census of Agriculture that 36% of U.S. farms have beef cows, with the average herd size 43.5 head. Smaller operations, however, are declining.
Performing a yearly breeding soundness exam on bulls is an insurance policy for fertility.
Cow-calf producers are constantly bombarded with decisions and challenges as it relates to herd health, nutrition, retaining versus purchasing heifers, sire selection, timing of marketing and the list could continue.
In cold and windy situations, protection for livestock will reduce cold stress and aid in calving success and energy requirements.
The 2019 National Western Stock Show was the last chance for many to visit the old Denver stockyards. Check out the highlights from the historic show, and a collection of historical records we can’t forget.
Planning and preparing for the calving season can help to minimize calf loss, increasing the percent calf crop at weaning.
Heifer development should be focused on increasing long-term profitability of the cowherd and creating value of the heifer rather than focusing on yearling pregnancy rates or achieving certain percentage of body weight.
Not feeding pregnant cows enough protein can have serious consequences.
Given the variability and seasonal trends of cattle prices throughout the year, it is necessary to supply an expected annual average cattle price based on given heifer, steer and slaughter cow weights.
Right after weaning is a good time to analyze the business and see what it cost to produce a pound of weaned calf.
Supplementation is important for pairs grazing cornstalk residue.
Value-added programs don’t necessarily add value to a set baseline price. Rather, they begin by removing some of the discount (risk) that buyers assume exist.
Don’t get caught by higher hay prices later this winter—be as accurate with your hay needs as you can now while you still have time to adjust your feeding plans.
Water is the most important nutrient for overall cattle health and production, experts say, and now is the time to make sure your winter watering systems are set up for full-time access to clean, drinkable water.
Matching the number of cattle to your grass and feed resources on the ranch is a constant challenge for any cow-calf producer. Therefore, it is a constant struggle to determine the number of replacement heifers needed.
The American Angus Association reports the sixth consecutive years with more than 300,000 registrations, along with 142,000 total transfers. Montana tops the list with the highest number of registered head.
Randy and Jill Euken along with their daughter and son-in-law Michelle and Steve Myers, have been named winners of the Region 3 Environmental Stewardship Awards Program.
Late fall is a good time to start evaluating the disease status in cattle.
Some cow calf producers in the Midwest and Southwest are going into winter with very limited hay supplies and standing forage. While there are alternatives, many are often expensive.
Weaned and preconditioned calves bring significant premiums over calves that were weaned on the truck on their way to the sale yard.
Virginia Tech researchers use artificial intelligence algorithms to understand and estimate the likelihood of pregnancy in heifers.
A moderate to high lice population in feeder calves significantly decreases average daily gains, and one study suggests losses from lice are more than $126 million annually. Here’s a guide to proper lice treatment.
Fall is the ideal time to treat many weeds on the noxious thistle list, including musk thistle.
Several of cyanobacteria blooms have produced high toxin levels, requiring the issuance of a water advisory for recreationists and resulting in the death of several livestock.