Beef bull management refresher
At first glance, the life of the herd bull looks pretty easy. Work 2-3 months of the year and get the rest of the year for rest and relaxation.
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Look back at calving season and start to make improvements now
Only 1 to 2 months ago the spring calving cows were calving, the temperatures were colder and the calving pastures were covered with muck and manure.
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Cow-calf corner: Realistic AI expectations
Glenn Selk helps producers set realistic expectations for artificial insemination success rates.
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BeefTalk: Watch the bulls because they don't get a day off
Although spring seems to be taking a long time getting here, once it does, time will fly. In the rush, don't forget to keep an eye on the bulls.
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How technology is impacting the beef industry
Jack Holden, owner of Holden Herefords, Valier, Montana, discussed the tremendous impact technology is having on the beef industry.
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Why do the heifers get to decide who breeds the cows?
Late April is a busy and exciting time of year for the typical cow-calf producer. Winter has given way to spring as temperatures slowly rise and grass begins to green up and grow.
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Simplified selection
The dollar-beef ($B) index helps cattlemen select for cattle that perform and grade. Megan Rolf, Oklahoma State University animal scientist, discusses how to use such selection indexes effectively.
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Small producers should manage bulls during breeding
By the beginning of April, most cow-calf producers in the Southern Great Plains are a few weeks away from the start of the breeding season and are wrapping up routine preparation of bulls before turn-out.
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Bull buyers select for profitability traits
As bull buying season begins, beef cow-calf producers are encouraged to prioritize profitability traits. Identifying bulls with well-balanced traits that meet the priorities of a particular operation is critical.
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As AI technology improves, so do cattle
Cliff Lamb, of the University of Florida, and Willie Altenburg, of Genex Cooperative, talk about the advantages of artificial insemination (AI) and fixed-time breeding protocols.
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Developing a prebreeding plan for reproductive success
Many producers in Wisconsin are in the midst of or finishing up their calving season and preparing for breeding.
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