Calving Time
Cow Calf Management: Normal Vs. Late Weaning
A group of 158 fall-calving, mostly Angus cows were divided into two
groups and studied for four years. In one group, calves were weaned in
mid-April at approximately 210 days of age (NW).
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Bovine Calving Management: Impact Of Dystocia On Dairy Calves & Cows
Dystocia is defined as an abnormal or difficult birth at any stage of
labor. Dystocia has a direct negative impact on calves (e.g., prolonged
hypoxia, significant acidosis, vigor, increased stillborn calves, etc.)
and dams (e.g., trauma, paresis, metritis, endometritis, etc.).
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When Mud Is An Issue At Calving Time
It is safe to say that, in Illinois, fall of 2009 was just simply wet.
The wetness was reflected in copious amounts of rain and a late harvest.
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April Beef Management Calendar
Keep your cattle healthy with the the following Spring checklist:
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Cow Herd Performance and Profitability: Measuring How You Stack Up
The arrival of April is often much anticipated, as it typically signals
the start of grass season and relief from the challenges of winter. The
date of April 15 takes on a special connotation thanks to the IRS, and
is likely not met with the same enthusiasm for most of us.
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