Healthy Heifer

Body Condition Useful Winter Tool For Cattle Breeding

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:17:44 GMT

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.

Video: ID Downer Cows

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:48:05 GMT

Video: ID downer cows.

Group Cattle By Age For Efficient Winter Feeding

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:46:25 GMT

Grouping cattle by age is a relatively easy way to improve the efficiency of cattle feeding programs throughout the winter.

Cattle Health: Keep Track Of Moldy Corn Issues This Fall

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:58:43 GMT

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.

Adding Fat To The Diet Can Improve Reproductive Performance

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:52:06 GMT

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.

Forage Focus: Hay As A Tool

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:35:12 GMT

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.

Cattle Breeding: Use Of Natural Service Sires With Synchronized Estrus

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:11:25 GMT

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.

Cow Calf: Supplement or Replacer - What's the Difference?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:32:23 GMT

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.

Being Lazier In Your Cow Calf Operation Might Pay Off In The Long Run

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:10:03 GMT

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.

BeefTalk: The Value Of Beef: More Figures & More Headaches

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:10:13 GMT

A discussion was initiated as to where one should look to find out why the value that the producer receives for beef seems to be questioned. It goes without much discussion that this topic is complicated and difficult.

Cow Calf: Tally Time – 2009 SPA Performance Measures

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:25:40 GMT

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.

SensAble’s Customer Wins “Most Innovative Teacher Of The Year” Award For “Haptic Cow” Veterinary Simulator

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:10:31 GMT

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

Healthy Heifer: The High Cost Of Low Calving Rates

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:19:24 GMT

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.

The Third Stage Of Calving: Shedding Of Fetal Membranes

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:09:18 GMT

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

Cattle Video: Save Every Calf

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:23:02 GMT

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.

Cattle Video: Shortening The Breeding Season

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:31:39 GMT

Beef producers should consider shortening the breeding season for their herd. A shorter breeding season can simplify management and improve returns.

Cattle Update: Backgrounding Calves This Fall

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:27:14 GMT

University of Wisconsin Extension agents offer these thoughts on opportunities for marketing this year’s calves at heavier weights.