Glenn Selk

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.

Look Back At The Last Calving Season & Ahead To The Next Calving Season

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:25:49 GMT

Only 8 or 9 months ago the spring calving cows were calving, the temperature was cold and the calving pastures were muddy. Experience would say that you do not want to ask cow calf operators how "calving" is then, because the response would be less than objective, reflecting bone-chilling cold and not enough sleep.

Observe Bulls During The First Portion Of The Fall Breeding Season

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:21:58 GMT

The fall breeding season is about to begin. Herds that aim for a September 1 first calving date, will turn bulls with the cows in the latter part of November.

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.

The Impact Of Dressing Percent On Cull Cow Marketing

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:06:54 GMT

Cull cows that are destined to be go to the packing house are graded by their fleshiness. The fattest cows are called “Breakers”. Moderately fleshed cows are “Boners”. Thin cows are called “Leans” or “Lights”, depending upon the weight of the cow.

Know The USDA Cull Cow Grades Before You Send Them To Market

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:12:13 GMT

Some culling of beef cows occurs in most herds every year. The Beef Audits have generally shown that cull cows, bulls, and cull dairy cows make up about 20% of the beef available for consumption in the United States. About half of this group (or 10% of the beef supply) comes from cull beef cows.