Healthy Heifer http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer RSS Feed for Healthy Heifer en-us Fri, 17 May 2013 19:37:51 GMT As the temperature rises, so do water requirements http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer/As-the-temperature-rises-so-do-water-requirements-207910371.html 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. Producers should guard against heat stress in cattle http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer/-Producers-should-guard-against-heat-stress-in-cattle-207871331.html 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. BeefTalk: To pass, 60 percent must calve in 21 days http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer/BeefTalk-To-pass-60-percent-must-calve-in-21-days-206913511.html 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. Cow-calf corner: Realistic AI expectations http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer/Cow-calf-corner-Realistic-AI-expectations-206027111.html Glenn Selk helps producers set realistic expectations for artificial insemination success rates. BeefTalk: Watch the bulls because they don't get a day off http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer/BeefTalk-Watch-the-bulls-because-they-dont-get-a-day-off-205971681.html 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. Realistic expectations for estrous synchronization and AI http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer/Realistic-expectations-for-estrous-synchronization-and-AI-205269561.html 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. Why do the heifers get to decide who breeds the cows? http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer/Why-do-the-heifers-get-to-decide-who-breeds-the-cows-204715491.html 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. Insurance for your breeding season http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer/Insurance-for-your-breeding-season-203433341.html 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. Factors affecting the percentage of cows cycling at breeding http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer/Factors-affecting-the-percentage-of-cows-cycling-at-breeding-203044311.html The breeding season is, or soon will be underway for those herds that have a spring calving program. Now is the time to use estrous synchronization http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer/Now-is-the-time-to-use-estrous-synchronization-202740561.html For many cow-calf producers, the spring calving season is likely in full-swing or coming to an end.