Calving Time
Another look at fall versus spring calving
As cow herd managers monitor the pasture conditions this spring and make decisions about rebuilding a depleted cow herd, some may wish to rethink the time of year that breeding and calving take place.
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Short term calf removal
Short-term calf removal is the term that describes the temporary physical separation of the calf from its mother.
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BeefTalk: The transition zone not a good calving time
In all aspects of life, there always is a transition zone. In the cattle business, one of the most obvious transitions is winter to spring.
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Nutrition can impact pregnancy rates in heifers and cows
How much does nutrition impact the reproductive rates of cattle? According to Dr. Rick Funston, UNL Beef Reproductive Specialist, “The nutritional status of animals is difficult to measure, and this complicates interpretation of nutrition x reproduction interactions."
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Alternative weaning dates for fall-calving cows
Oklahoma State University animal scientists evaluated weaning dates of 158 Angus fall-calving cows over a 4 year period.
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Factors affecting birth weight
Calving difficulties account for a tremendous amount of economic loss in the beef cattle industry.
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Preparing for March Madness: Calving season
We’re entering two of my favorite times of year right now; basketball playoffs and calving season. They both represent the endpoint of a lot of time, energy, and resources.
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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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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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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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