Prior planning important for successful estrus synchronization
Many cow-calf producers in Nebraska are in the midst of calving season or will soon be starting.
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Programming your cow herd?
The last trimester prior to calving is a critical time for the cow. Research indicates that pre-calving nutrition and management impact cow health and production, subsequent reproductive performance, and immune response in the calf.
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Spring storm fronts impact calving patterns
Grandpa told dad, and dad told me that more cows will calve when a spring storm is rolling through. But is there any truth to this? Well, at home on the range it does seem to be the case.
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Ten ideas to improve your herd’s cattle health this year
Like in any other part of our cattle operations, resolving to do some things better for the health programs we have on our beef cattle operations might pay us dividends.
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Impacts of nutrition on health of newly received calves
Most beef producers are well aware that if growing calves don’t eat or don’t have enough to eat that they won’t gain, and won’t make a profit. However, most producers don’t realize that what that calf eats, or doesn’t eat, also has a big impact on the health status of that calf.
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Cow-calf corner: Using one or two calving seasons
Glenn Selk explains the advantages of using two calving seasons.
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Work with your veterinarian on drug protocols
Protocols spell out the treatment plan on farm for animal disease problems. All drug use on the farm should be covered in protocols.
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February timely tips
Follow these cow-calf management tips moving from winter to spring.
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One calving season versus two calving seasons
The beef industry has seen a “down-sizing” due to the drought affecting many cow herds. Much has been written and spoken about the need to “rebuild the cow herd.”
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Born in a winter storm, newborn becomes “house calf”
While Thursday’s winter storm raged above and mud was churning below, a tiny calf came into the world sheltered only by his mother – at least until Doug Russell of Greenwood found him.
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Cow-calf corner: Hidden costs of difficult calving
Glenn Selk shares why prolonged or difficult delivery can impact future reproductive rates.
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