Management
BeefTalk: To pass, 60 percent must calve in 21 days
As the calving season winds down, check the calving book. Count the number of cows that calved within 21 days from when the third mature cow calved. Keep counting until you get to the end of the calving book.
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Calf implants: Use/don’t use at grass time?
While the performance benefits of implanting calves through the suckling phase is well documented, many cattlemen choose not to employ this management practice in their operations.
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BeefTalk: Good marketing captures available dollars
Cattle producers need to set focused, systematic goals to capture more net dollars. When the discussion rests on the income side, marketing is the focus.
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BeefTalk: Looking for $200
Traditionally, income would be seen as a positive influence and expenses a negative in beef herds.
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Re-warming methods for cold-stressed newborn calves
Last winter was one of the mildest winters in recent history and so far this winter, most of Oklahoma has escaped any sub-zero temperatures. Nonetheless, before the spring calving season is over, there is a chance that some calves will be born in very cold winter temperatures.
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Parasites affecting southeastern states
Dr. Doug Ensley, a Professional Services Veterinarian for Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., discusses parasites that affect the southeastern states and explains the importance of using name brand products over generic.
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Diagnostics can help producers decide on fall parasite control
Dr. Mac Devin, a Professional Services Veterinarian for Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., says diagnostics can help producers make better decisions on fall parasite control.
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Bringing in new cattle: Keep an eye out for trichomoniasis
The days of trichomoniasis being known as a western states problem may be coming to an end. With consecutive drought years through many of the cow-calf regions of the country, trich is being found in new areas and cattlemen are feeling its impact.
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Fall parasite control – Make the most of short forage
Despite dry pasture conditions across the United States, internal and external parasites will continue to challenge beef cattle operations heading into fall and winter. An effective parasite control program in the fall can help cattle maintain body condition and make the most of purchased feedstuffs.
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The impact of hot weather on bull fertility
Several research trials have been conducted throughout the years looking at the effect of high temperatures on bull fertility. Certainly that research has importance to many Southern Plains cattlemen in the summer of 2012.
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Hay feeding cost can be substantially reduced
The Southern Great Plains region was fortunate to have a tremendous wheat crop in 2012. From that crop a lot of cool season annual forage was harvested to help replenish the depleted hay supply. However, after one of the hottest, driest early and mid-summers on record, dry conditions have persisted throughout much of the region.
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- Will Smith dethroned in latest Peterson Farm Bros. parody
- North Dakota’s TB status not to be affected by recent case
- How to grow beef demand
- 3,000 pounds of copper wire stolen from Oklahoma ranch
- U.S. 2012/13 corn export prospects cut as global trade boosted
- Feed grain supply prospects lowered on delayed plantings
