Calving ease
Calving ease is influenced by several factors: age, heifer development, genetics (sire and dam), nutrition during the 3rd trimester, calf presentation at delivery, temperature and time of year, and other …
Proper Injections
Whenever the label permits, injections should be given subcutaneously. However, some products are labeled for intramuscular use only and should be given in the neck (this includes estrous synchronization products). …
Application of Livestock Manure
Poultry litter and livestock manure can be lower cost sources of phosphorus and potassium for pastures or hayfields that are low in these nutrients and not excessive in zinc, copper, …
Understanding Forage Quality
Three primary factors that affect forage quality include species, maturity, and temperature. As a general rule, annual forages will be higher in quality than perennial forages and cool-season forages will …
Cutting High Quality Hay
Cutting hay at the desired maturity is critical to produce high quality hay. As the crop gets more mature the TDN decreases. Unfortunately, due to rainy conditions, availability of custom …
Calf Quarantining
Unfortunately, some calves are lost at birth. In these situations, producers sometimes consider purchasing a calf to graft onto the cow for her to raise. When a calf is purchased …
Rotational Grazing
For most operations the ability to do some rotational grazing is beneficial. With a rotation system cattle can be kept out of certain fields so they can be cut for …
Cattle Identification
Cattle identification ear tags can be a very useful management tool. However, in some situations after tagging an infection may develop around the point of insertion especially in young calves. …
Rumen Acidosis in Cattle
Rumen acidosis is a condition in cattle when pH in the rumen drops to low for normal rumen function and microbial growth. Acidosis can lead to reduced animal weight, liver …
Modified VS Live Vaccines
Vaccines for cattle are generally classified as killed or modified-live. When and how vaccines can and should be used changes depending on classification and specific product, so it is critical …
