Cow/Calf Corner
Colostrum Helps Newborn Calves
By: Troy Walz, Nebraska Extension Educator
Colostrum, or first milk produced by the mother after birth, is high in nutrients and antibodies. A newborn calf lacks disease protection because antibodies do not pass across the cow’s placenta to the fetus’… Continue reading
Comparing MGA vs. CIDR for Estrus Synchrony in Beef Heifers
By: Rebecca A. Vraspir, Adam F. Summers, Doug O’Hare, Larry D. Rowden, and Rick N. Funston. Summarized by Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator
Progestin – based estrus synchronization protocols that utilize melengestrol acetate (MGA) or controlled internal drug release (CIDR)… Continue reading
BeefTalk: Cattle, So Why Not Sheep, Too?
By: Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist
Previous discussions in this column noted sheep can be stocked on a cattle operation at the rate of one cow, one ewe without a negative impact on grazing.
In fact, ecological advantages certainly result when… Continue reading
Keeping Your Herd STD Free
DULUTH, Georgia (Mar. 31, 2017) — April is Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness month, and cattle should not be left out of the conversation. Trichomoniasis, or trich, is a costly STD that can quickly spread during breeding season, reducing… Continue reading
Expanding Cows Or Herds
As the cow herd expands, market prices contract from their record highs and focus more attention on adding value. How to do that commonly comes down to adding what the market values in health and weaning practices from effective vaccinations… Continue reading
Using Young Bulls In Multi-Sire Pastures And Cow-To-Bull Ratios
By: Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist
The spring breeding season is only a few weeks away. Cow calf operators are assessing their bull batteries and making needed purchases. Producers often ask about the… Continue reading
- 64th Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Aug. 6-8 in College Station August 6, 2018
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