Management and culling strategies for cows during drought
With water and feed resources for cattle limited by hot, dry weather, management and selective culling is important to maintain a viable herd and maximize performance of the limited resources.
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Plan ahead when vaccinating early-weaned calves
Veterinarians and cattle producers have long embraced pre-weaning vaccinations as effective ways to reduce the impact of respiratory disease in calves following the stress of weaning.
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Beef production strategies during the drought
As the weeks continue to pass without any significant rain in the Midwest, it is getting increasingly difficult to find feed for livestock.
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Early weaning, DDGS feed could cut costs for cattle producers
If the drought forces producers to feed a larger portion of distillers dried grains with solubles, cattle can maintain gains and improve meat quality if the animals are weaned early.
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Wean calves early to reduce pasture demands
Cow-calf producers should consider weaning calves now to help reduce the demand on pastures and get cows in better condition prior to winter.
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Consider early weaning as drought continues
Expanding drought conditions are once again leading many cattle producers to manage for diminished pastures and a lack of harvested forages.
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Early weaning spring-born calves
The summer of 2012 has again diminished pastures and harvested forages.
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Wean right
Weaning calves on the ranch can pay, especially when low-stress methods help protect their health and performance.
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Should beef producers consider early weaning during drought?
Producers this summer in southern Wisconsin may want to consider early weaning as a strategy for dealing with drought conditions.
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July beef management calendar
Remember to follow these beef cattle management tips as temperatures get hotter.
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Early weaning consideration – calf management
Early weaning is one practical management alternative that can be used to stretch your present forage supply and still return a profit.
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