NUBeef-BCS, NUBeef-UTS scoring apps now available
Two new University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension beef apps will help producers manage their beef cow herds better.
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Will a difficult delivery of a calf affect rebreeding of the cow?
In addition to being the greatest cause of baby calf mortality, calving difficulty markedly reduces reproductive performance during the next breeding season.
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A biosecurity plan can reduce losses from diseases
Infectious diseases cost cattle producers millions of dollars each year through decreased performance, treatment costs and death loss.
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It’s the calf’s call
Labor, it is nothing new to beef cattle producers. Be it spring or fall, calving season brings with it a bucket load of challenges and needs from the cowherd.
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Signs of impending calving in cows or heifers
As the spring calving season begins, the cows will show typical signs that will indicate parturition is imminent.
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Cow-calf corner: Preventing calf scours
Glenn Selk explains the causes of calf scours, and offers prevention and treatment tips.
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Q & A: Lower critical temperatures for newborn calves
Calving: what an exciting time of year! The “crop” for the next year is hitting the ground, the green grass is growing, and we are enjoying the season of new beginnings well-rested and enthusiastic about ranching, or at least this is how we see it playing out in our dreams.
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Study shows no advantage to delaying calf implants at feedlots
Two recent studies by Kansas State University scientists indicate that delaying administering growth-promoting implants to calves did not provide an advantage over implanting immediately upon arrival at a feedlot.
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Study finds spring calving more likely if barometer on the rise
Beef cattle due in the spring are more likely to give birth when the barometer is on the rise, but warm temperatures are more likely to be a birth trigger for beef cows due in the fall.
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Dealing with cold stress in cattle
When temperatures plunge into the single digits and the winds howl, people pile on the outerwear and look for warm food and beverages to help ease the chill.
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Helping the newborn calf breathe
Despite our best efforts at bull selection and heifer development, cows or heifers occasionally need assistance at calving time.
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- Cornell genetic testing process cuts cost by up to 75 percent
- Angus Foundation receives $28,500 from “The Card Challenge”
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- Beef exports depend on quality reputation
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