Alternate day DDGS feeding model reduces winter feed cost
Beef cow supplementation with dry distillers grain
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Cow body conditioning score at calving
A beef cow, to maintain a calving interval of 365 days must conceive within 85 days after calving.
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BeefTalk: A bucket of alfalfa cubes has value
The final cattle were ultrasounded for pregnancy at the Dickinson Research Extension Center. These were replacement heifers that still are on grass.
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Considerations for feeding the beef cow herd this winter
Tight feed supplies coupled with high prices will make over wintering the beef cow herd more costly than usual.
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Cattle comfort in the winter
As the days grow shorter and winter sets in it is a good time to review some items for management of cold stress and general cattle comfort.
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The annual production cycle
There is a certain set of production standards that should be required of cows within a herd to maximize profitability of a cow/calf operation.
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Win 3 ways: Optimize production, sell at premium, reduce costs
As beef producers, some of us get into a mentality of either improving production, seeing how much we can sell our animals for, or reducing costs with improved forage utiliization.
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Cow-calf corner: Using obstetrical tools for assisted calving
Glenn Selk gives advice on using obstetrical tools for assisted calving.
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Cow-calf corner: Prepare for winter calving
Glenn Selk helps producers prepare for winter calving.
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Cattle producers can cut costs by proper post-drought management
University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Daniel Mallory said producers face many conditions beyond their control, but they can control costs by using effective management tools.
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Show-Me-Select heifers average $2,097 at Palmyra, MO
A registered Angus heifer sold for $4,100 to take top price in the 16-year history of the Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program.
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