11/19/2009 01:17PM
To promote a profitable calf crop in the spring, cow-calf operators
should be examining the body condition of pregnant animals throughout
the late fall and winter months.
11/19/2009 10:48AM
Video: ID downer cows.
11/19/2009 09:46AM
Grouping cattle by age is a relatively easy way to improve the efficiency of cattle feeding programs throughout the winter.
11/17/2009 03:58PM
Dry weather - thankfully - has returned to the region, allowing some
"catch-up" for the soybean and corn harvests. The cool wet weather we
had through October has had important implications for the corn crop.
11/17/2009 03:52PM
Over the past 15 years, 30 different research trials have been
conducted that examine the impact of supplemental fat on reproductive
performance of beef and dairy cattle.
11/17/2009 03:35PM
Although much has been said and written about the high cost of
producing hay, it doesn't appear that beef cattle farmers are going to
give up the practice of making and using hay on the farm anytime soon.
11/16/2009 02:11PM
Typically producers that synchronize estrus do so to facilitate an AI
program. However there are some instances where application of an AI
program is not feasible but advantages from synchronization of estrus
are still desirable.
11/13/2009 03:32PM
Although February and March are still several months away, looking
ahead to the spring calving season requires that producers be prepared
for those situations where mother-nature needs a little boost.
11/13/2009 01:10PM
Weaning fall calves early the next spring might leave you doing more work and earning less money, according to a University of Missouri Extension forage specialist.