Calving Time
In drought, watch fall-calving cows early
Owners of fall-calving cow herds should start watching early as calving time approaches, says a University of Missouri veterinarian.
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Cow-calf corner: Colostrum necessary to newborn calf
Glenn Selk explains why newborn calves should receive colostrum as soon as possible.
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Cow-calf corner: Preparing for the fall calving season
Glenn Selk outlines preparations producers should make before the start of calving season and lists items to include in a calving kit.
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Fall calving: Prepare before helping
The fall calving season will soon be underway on many Oklahoma and Southern Plains ranches.
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Cow-calf corner: Hot summer may bring calves early
Glenn Selk explores why high summer temperatures could cause calves to arrive early.
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Cashing in on early pregnancy diagnosis
In order to maximize the productivity of a female within a beef cattle operation she must produce a marketable calf on every 365 days.
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BeefTalk: Does late calving mean late weaning?
Does late calving mean late weaning? The Dickinson Research Extension Center changed calving dates, so the bull turnout date this year will be Aug. 1.
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Calving season: The first 21 days
Several studies have quantified the different advantages that calves born during the first 21 days of the calving season have over those that are born later.
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Cow-calf corner: Reviewing last spring's calving records
Glenn Selk explains why this is a good time of year to look at last spring's calving records and note some changes that can be made to improve next year's calving season.
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April beef management calendar
Remember to follow these beef cattle management tips as temperatures get warmer.
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Does your calving season fit your resources?
The 2011 tax season just finished. Many producers may have considered the amount of money they have spent on feed.
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