Cattle Gestation
Average gestation length for cattle is often reported as 283 days with a common range of about 9 days either side of the average. When getting ready for the start …
BQA Tip for January
Calving ease is a focus of many producers when buying bulls. Most major beef cattle breed associations will report EPDs for calving ease direct (CED), birthweight (BW), and calving ease …
BQA Tip for December
There is a common misconception that increasing phosphorus intake will improve reproduction in cattle. However, research from Texas, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Utah didn’t show any benefits in reproduction …
Importance of Vitamin A in feed supplementation
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is important for reproduction and several metabolic functions. Requirements for vitamin A are generally met from green growing forages. During drought conditions it …
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Mineral requirements
Adequate intake of energy and protein are the most important for cattle performance and health. Meeting mineral requirements is also important. Providing cattle access to a complete, balanced mineral supplement …
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 …
