Prolapses in beef cows
Prolapses occur occasionally in beef cows. Most prolapses occur very near the time of calving. Two distinct kinds of prolapse exist.
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It always takes longer than you think; we are “out of cattle”
Exactly two years ago I wrote an article about the implications of declining cattle numbers. In that article I suggested that after many years of herd liquidation, we had reached a point where it was not possible to maintain beef production without herd rebuilding.
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Understanding the effects of cold stress on beef cows
Most beef producers understand that when the weather gets colder their cows need more energy to maintain their body condition.
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Production records for the commercial cow herd
Every rancher’s wife knows the panic that ensues when she takes a load of laundry out of the wash during calving season and realizes she has washed the calving book! Hopefully that is not the only copy because the value of good herd records is irreplaceable when it comes to cow herd management.
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Did that calf get enough good quality colostrum?
Whether raising, buying or selling calves, producers should be concerned about the calf’s immune status, by knowing if they’re getting enough good quality colostrum.
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BeefTalk: Pregnancy evaluation is a key management tool
Next year's planning is under way. Everything is upbeat, and the cows and bulls even get a blue ribbon.
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Managing puberty within the heifer herd
Once an understanding is gained of what regulates puberty, producers will be better able to manage it within their heifer herd.
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Ammonia treatment of low quality roughage stretches feed supplies
The availability of economical roughage sources that can support acceptable cattle performance is a concern this year because of the widespread drought conditions.
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Cow selection strategies that compliment your feed resources
Over the last six years there was a steady reduction in beef cow numbers nationally. This reduction in cow inventory means fewer feeder calves.
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Study monitors climate-related emissions from feedyards
An accurate estimation of nitrous oxide and methane emissions from beef cattle feedlots is an increasing concern given the current and potential future reporting requirements for greenhouse gas emissions.
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BeefTalk: Color-coded data or something else?
What association are you using to manage the genes in your cow-calf system? Where do we start as we come to understand the modern world of genetics?
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- New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
- Former Eastern Livestock CEO, CFO sentenced for federal crimes
- Drought losses in Oklahoma top $400 million for 2012
