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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Don’t get caught by surprise
It is easy to be taken by surprise by anaplasmosis. Although the problem can occur any time, it is usually most prevalent in the mid to late summer.
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Early weaning consideration – Effects on cow performance
Early weaning calves should be considered every year, however, you may select to not wean early. Two common reasons for considering weaning early are to deal with poor range conditions and to improve the performance of the cows and calves.
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Prepare calves for a dry weaning season
This year is shaping up to be dry, though it’s not known if we will have as severe of a drought as last year.
Some producers will need to early-wean calves in order to preserve as much forage as possible for cows. Others may be able to have a normal weaning time for their calves.
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Weaning fall-born calves (remember to plan for water needs)
Many cow/calf operations with fall-born calves will wean the calves in mid to late June. Weaning during very hot summer weather is stressful enough to the calves.
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Early weaning one tactic to cope with poor forage conditions
Early weaning is one tactic cattle producers might consider as their pastures begin to toast, said Shane Gadberry, associate professor-ruminant nutrition for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
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Tour of Kansas feedlot shows quality premiums start pre-breeding
Missouri beef producers learned that how their calves perform in feedlots starts with what happens on their farms—even before breeding time.
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Spring management can increase fall calf values
Cattle prices are high and are projected to remain high throughout 2012 despite seasonal volatility.
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Late calving cows: Getting them back on track
To maintain an annual calving interval (≤ 365 days), conception must occur within 80 days of calving; however, the period of anestrus following calving is frequently greater than 60 days.
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Traits that add value to calves
Calving season is still underway for many ranches, but this is a good time to begin planning and preparing to receive top prices when those calves go to market. Since 1975, Pfizer Animal Health, in cooperation with Superior Livestock Auctions and King Data Services, has collected data on over 5,042,272 calves sold in 41,657 lots though Superior’s video auctions.
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Cow Calf Management: January timely tips
Check these management tips to help your cattle herd through the colder January weather.
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- New ads emphasize agriculture’s role in economic recovery
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