Healthy Heifer http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer RSS Feed for Healthy Heifer en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 15:45:00 GMT Beef cattle producer survey results: sires and breeds http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer/Beef-cattle-producer-survey-results-sires-and-breeds-151884835.html In 2011, the Mississippi Beef Cattle Improvement Association sponsored prizes as an incentive for beef cattle producers in the state to participate in a comprehensive survey of beef cattle production. Implanting nursing beef calves mid-summer returns over $435/hour http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer/Implanting-nursing-beef-calves-mid-summer-returns-over-435hour-151759205.html Implant technology has been used in beef production since the 1950s and includes natural and artificial compounds with anabolic properties; both of which are considered safe and effective for beef production according to the FDA. Cattle and beef sectors mostly take recent events in stride http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer/Cattle-and-beef-sectors-mostly-take-recent-events-in-stride-151706445.html Drought effects continue to diminish in the United States except for some areas in the Southeast and Southwest. Sexed semen – Technology tool for the commercial producer? http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer/Sexed-semen--Technology-tool-for-the-commercial-producer-151612965.html Sexed Semen in the beef industry in previous years may have seemed out of reach for the commercial producer. Get ahead of pinkeye now to avoid production losses http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer/Get-ahead-of-pinkeye-now-to-avoid-production-losses-151607195.html A heavy population of face flies has appeared in southern portions of the U.S., triggering concerns about costly pinkeye outbreaks. With peak fly season on the horizon for all parts of the country, now is a good time for producers to get ahead of pinkeye to prevent production losses and labor-intensive treatment. Real-world research http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer/Real-world-research-151606335.html Along with running Rabbit Creek Angus ranch, George Seidel is well known for his research in bovine reproduction at Colorado State University. On this spring’s branding day at the ranch, he outlines some of his work in estrus synchronization and how he uses his herd in CSU experiments. Economic advantages to implanting nursing calves in 2012 http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer/Economic-advantages-to-iImplanting-nursing-calves-in-2012-151375865.html Many new technologies have been made available to the beef industry over the last 75 years. Tally Time – Measuring reproductive responses http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer/Tally-Time--Measuring-reproductive-responses-151176795.html Operations that use artificial insemination (AI) and synchronization of estrus continually strive to increase pregnancy rates to AI. Managing for reproductive success: Fertility of the herd - IV http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer/Managing-for-reproductive-success-Fertility-of-the-herd---IV-151155965.html Fertility is influenced by many factors, and one of the best methods to look at factors that influence fertility is with the “Equation of Reproduction”. Breeding for premium heifers http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/healthy-heifer/Breeding-for-premium-heifers--150675525.html Wyoming rancher John Kinchen describes his commercial Red Angus operation, his selection priorities and plans for marketing premium heifer calves and bred replacement heifers.