Calf morbidity and mortality
Beef calf morbidity and mortality is a multifactorial issue, Kansas State University’s Mike Sanderson, DVM, Dipl. ACT, Dipl. ACVPM, told more than 100 veterinarians, producers and students at last week’s 2013 Cow-Calf at Kansas State University.
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Use Calving Ease scores to monitor and reduce dystocia
The old management adage “If you don’t measure it, you can’t improve it!” holds true for many beef production traits.
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Preparing for calving season
As we move into the new year it will be worthwhile to spend a little time planning and preparing for the upcoming calving season.
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Cow temperament affects reproduction
Sometimes we wonder if that cow rattling the chute is worth keeping. Recent research suggests maybe not, said Elaine Grings, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Management & Production Specialist.
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Re-warming methods for cold-stressed newborn calves
Last winter was one of the mildest winters in recent history and so far this winter, most of Oklahoma has escaped any sub-zero temperatures. Nonetheless, before the spring calving season is over, there is a chance that some calves will be born in very cold winter temperatures.
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Test, supplement poor-quality forages to ensure healthy calving
Cattle producers who want to ensure a healthy, productive calving season might want to consider testing the nutritional values of forage supplies, an Ohio State University Extension beef expert says.
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Determining the amount of colostrum needed for a newborn calf
Calves born after a difficult birth are at a high risk of failing to receive adequate colostrum by natural suckling because of greatly decreased colostrum intake.
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Cow-Calf Corner: Improving market value of calves
Oklahoma State University Extension Cattle Specialist Glenn Selk discusses ways to improve a herd's market value.
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Cow body conditioning score at calving
A beef cow, to maintain a calving interval of 365 days must conceive within 85 days after calving.
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Assisting the posterior presentation (backwards calf)
Although officially winter has just begun, the spring calving season in the Southern Plains is only 4 to 6 weeks away.
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The annual production cycle
There is a certain set of production standards that should be required of cows within a herd to maximize profitability of a cow/calf operation.
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