Colostrum

When should we give colostrum and what should we use?

02/20/2012 3:24:58 PM

When everything goes according to plan, a newborn calf will get up and drink his full dose of colostrum from his mother. But what if that doesn’t happen? ... Full story.

Colostrum Part 2: When to feed and what to use

02/17/2012 11:20:23 AM

Our previous article described the factors that affect a newborn calf’s ability to gain the benefits of colostrum. When everything goes according to plan, that calf will get up and drink his full dose of colostrum from his mother. But what if that doesn’t happen? When should we intervene and feed the calf colostrum ourselves? ... Full story.

Dealing with scours in newborn calves

02/13/2012 4:20:00 PM

K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek talks about fighting scours disease in newborn calves, and why input from a veterinarian is important when choosing a treatment product. ... Full story.

Cow calf management: February timely tips

02/13/2012 10:22:55 AM

Check these management tips to help your cattle herd through the colder February weather. ... Full story.

Colostrum is liquid gold for newborn calves

02/09/2012 10:56:06 AM

Colostrum makes the difference in life and death for calves. ... Full story.

Colostrum: What makes it work for the calf?

01/25/2012 11:06:33 AM

By now, most beef producers recognize the importance of colostrum in helping calves get off to a healthy start in life. ... Full story.

Calving season: Nutrition is key for a healthy vibrant calf

01/25/2012 10:15:44 AM

This past fall’s weather was excellent for completing projects that in most years have to wind up by mid-November. ... Full story.

Assuring newborn calf health during the spring calving season

01/09/2012 2:55:15 PM

K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek looks at assuring newborn calf health during the spring calving season, emphasizing the need for colostrum in ample quantity and quality for the calf. ... Full story.

Supplement or replacer - What's the difference

01/02/2012 12:58:38 PM

Although February and March are still a few weeks away, looking ahead to the spring calving season requires that producers be prepared for those situations where mother-nature needs a little boost. ... Full story.

Preparing for the "second" calving season

08/19/2011 2:33:06 PM

The fall calving season is just around the corner for several producers around the state. While a minority of Ohio's cow-calf producers utilize fall calving as a management practice, there are several valid reasons to calve in this less traditional setting. ... Full story.

Next few months critical in beef operations

03/21/2011 11:40:06 AM

The next several months are crucial in securing potential profits in a majority of beef operations throughout the U.S. ... Full story.

Late gestation and early lactation: The most important stages of production

03/16/2011 12:39:55 PM

During the recent Ohio Beef School series, the word "management" was thrown around quite a bit. In fact, even when we weren't hearing the word used, it was implied throughout the series. ... Full story.

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