As the temperature rises, so do water requirements
Water is the most important nutrient for general animal wellbeing. If water intake drops below required levels, then decreased feed conversion, stressed cattle and dehydration will result.
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Producers should guard against heat stress in cattle
Old Man Winter held on longer than usual this year, but now summertime temperatures are taking hold, providing ample reason for cattle producers to guard against heat stress in their herds.
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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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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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Realistic expectations for estrous synchronization and AI
Producers that are wanting to improve the genetic makeup of their beef herds very often turn to artificial insemination (AI) as a tool to accomplish that goal.
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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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Insurance for your breeding season
I seem to receive this call 6-8 times each year. This particular rancher had just finished getting his cows diagnosed for pregnancy. He had 43 cows falling calving cows.
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Factors affecting the percentage of cows cycling at breeding
The breeding season is, or soon will be underway for those herds that have a spring calving program.
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Now is the time to use estrous synchronization
For many cow-calf producers, the spring calving season is likely in full-swing or coming to an end.
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BeefTalk: Where are the elders?
In the world of beef production, all management directives are designed to maintain and improve the herd. Each cow, bull and calf is essential. Calving time serves to illustrate the strong desire and need to focus on each cow and calf.
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- Angus Foundation receives $28,500 from “The Card Challenge”
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- Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL
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- U.S. cattle placements rise in April as feed costs subside
