http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/baby-calf-health/calving-time RSS Feed for Calving Time en-us Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:41:45 GMT http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/baby-calf-health/calving-time/Short-term-calf-removal-204152521.html Short-term calf removal is the term that describes the temporary physical separation of the calf from its mother. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/baby-calf-health/calving-time/BeefTalk-The-transition-zone-not-a-good-calving-time-203774131.html 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. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/baby-calf-health/calving-time/Nutrition-can-impact-pregnancy-rates-in-heifers-and-cows-202180571.html 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." http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/baby-calf-health/calving-time/Alternative-weaning-dates-for-fall-calving-cows-200907731.html Oklahoma State University animal scientists evaluated weaning dates of 158 Angus fall-calving cows over a 4 year period. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/baby-calf-health/calving-time/Factors-affecting-birth-weight-199900491.html Calving difficulties account for a tremendous amount of economic loss in the beef cattle industry. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/baby-calf-health/calving-time/Preparing-for-March-Madness-Calving-season-197987521.html 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. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/baby-calf-health/calving-time/Programming-your-cow-herd-196886021.html 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. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/baby-calf-health/calving-time/Spring-storm-fronts-impact-calving-patterns-196317891.html 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. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/baby-calf-health/calving-time/One-calving-season-versus-two-calving-seasons-193086551.html 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.” http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/baby-calf-health/calving-time/Cow-calf-corner-Hidden-costs-of-difficult-calving-192563331.html Glenn Selk shares why prolonged or difficult delivery can impact future reproductive rates.