Life doesn’t always go as planned. If you are a parent, you know that kids don’t come with instruction manuals. And as a cow-calf producer, you know that some cows that have just calved don’t have that inherent maternal instinct. Now, what? The newborn calf care is vital in those first 24 to 48 hours. […]
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How to Set Up Your Cattle Breeding Program for Optimal Success
Cattle Breeding Cattle breeding is more than just pairing bulls with cows—it’s a complex, strategic undertaking that plays a crucial role in the productivity, profitability and sustainability of your herd. Regardless of your operational goals, establishing a well-planned cattle breeding program is vital. That is true whether you’re raising bulls for the commercial producer, show […]
A Guide to Fly Control for Cattle
Warm weather and sunshine are welcome signs of spring after a cold, dreary winter. The one thing everyone can agree that isn’t welcome—flies. Whether you are involved in production agriculture or not, flies are a nuisance nobody wants around. However, when you are in the cattle business, flies cost the industry billions of dollars annually. […]
Increase Cow Milk Yield with Quality Nutrition
Calving time – it’s the most wonderful season for cattle producers when they finally see the outcomes of their breeding decisions. During the recent winter cold snap, negative windchills slammed the country. During a “typical” year, other challenges besides survival and frozen ears exist. Will a first-calf heifer need assistance? Will the calf nurse? Does […]
A Guide to Mastitis in Cattle
There are always challenges that accompany the calving season – dystocia, weak calves and winter storms. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could calve for one year with no stress and worries about the newborn calf or its mama? One challenge producers don’t often think about is mastitis in cattle. Mastitis is an inflammatory condition […]
A Guide to Cattle Parasites
Cattle parasites come in varying shapes and sizes: short, skinny, long, brown or white. Unfortunately, most go undetected until symptoms appear. As winter temperatures approach, cattle producers should prioritize parasite control. Due to environmental conditions and management practices, cattle are susceptible to certain parasites in winter. As temperatures decrease and cattle get hairy and bunch […]
