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Most of these tips apply to any kind of livestock that will be giving birth. So check it out! For some the calving season is almost upon us, while for others, the start of the calving season is still a few months away. The following are practices to consider in preparing for the upcoming calving season. […]
Thanks for this article go to Karla H. Jenkins, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cow/Calf Systems and Stocker Management and Mary Drewnoski, Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist. Listen to a discussion of the content in this article on this episode of the BeefWatch podcast. As spring nears and grass begins to turn green, producers are anxious to […]
by Dr. Brandi Karisch – Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Mississippi State University Most beef producers are well aware of the importance of trace minerals. Minerals play a part in almost all vital bodily functions, including growth, health, and fertility. Cow-calf producers are often the main segment of the beef industry to utilize an established trace mineral […]
Most of these tips apply to any kind of livestock that will be giving birth. So check it out! via Prepping for Calving Season — On Pasture
As cattlemen enter the summer months, they need to understand and deal with heat and humidity. We need to consider some guidelines to help us reduce additional stress on cattle during these events and incorporate some of the following practices into our management practices. It is first important to understand the relationship between temperature […]
Meg is back with some more about the skills she’s developing and practicing as she grows her cattle operation. This time she’s sharing her experience working with newly purchased heifers and techniques she used to move them more easily through pastures. via Outsmarting Wild Cattle – Part 1 — On Pasture
With drought impacting feed availability, and tariffs reducing soybean exports, some of us may be looking at ways to use what we have a lot of to make up for a lack of grazeable forage. 21 more words via Use Caution When Feeding Soybeans to Cattle — On Pasture
Should you buy bred heifers or develop replacement heifers of your own? The answer really depends on the year and the operation. via Weighing the costs of buying or raising replacement heifers — Beef Magazine
For fall-calving herds, heat stress can occur at a time when energy requirements are already high, often during the last trimester. What is thermo regulation and how can you better meet the energy demands of your cows? via Regulating cattle body temperature during times of heat or cold stress — Beef Magazine
