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Healthy Heifer: News & Information

11/05/2009 03:25PM

Weaning time and the collection of weaning weight is the last piece of data needed to complete 2009 SPA (standardized performance analysis) production measures. Data in Table 1 below is an example of the primary information and calculations needed.

11/05/2009 01:10PM

Touch-Enabled Computer Simulation Teaches Palpation Skills for Examining Pregnant Cows, As Developed by Royal Veterinary College’s Dr. Sarah Baillie

11/04/2009 08:19AM

Preg-check season brings at least a mild level of anxiety for most cow/calf producers. From an economic standpoint, the difference between confirmed pregnancies and open cows could hardly be wider.

10/30/2009 03:09PM

The process of “calving” or parturition in beef cattle is defined by three stages.

10/30/2009 11:23AM

The goal of every beef cattle producer should be to save every calf born on the farm.Every calf saved, adds to the profits of the farming operation. By understanding the birthprocess a producer can provide assistance to cows that are having difficulty.