Think Before You Inject
I recently received a video clip from social media that showed someone giving injections to cattle in the hip. Regardless of animal age or type, injections should never be given …
Expected Progeny Difference (EPD)
EPDs allow bulls from the same breed to be directly compared from one seedstock operation to another. Weaning weight (WW) and yearling weight (YW) EPDs can be used to evaluate …
Castration
From a BQA and marketing standpoint all male calves that will not be kept for breeding purposes should be castrated before they reach 3 months of age. Castration can be …
Injection Sites
When giving injectable products to cattle it is important to separate injections from each other by at least the width of an adult hand. Separating injections allows for more effective …
Do You Know Your Soil Matters?
Soil type impacts what forages will grow in an area, stocking rates, fertilization considerations, and several other aspects important to managing cattle on pasture or range. In most situations several …
Mature Weight
Mature weight is a term that is often used in the beef industry, especially in terms of heifer development. It is also important when estimating nutrients requirements, animal performance, and …
Product Labels
Product labels can and do change so it is important to double check the label before using a product. For example, over the last 2 years the product labels and …
Grazing Forages
When grazing perennial forages, it is critical to leave a certain amount of forage to help the plant regrow after grazing and ensure a robust root mass. The minimum amount …
Herd Health Preventatives
Dewormers (aka anthelmintics) are an important part of a preventative herd health program for many cattle operations. When using dewormers it is critical to check the label to make sure …
Sulfur Levels
Sulfur is considered a secondary plant nutrient and if soils are deficient adding sulfur can improve forage production. However, overapplying sulfur with ammonium sulfate or in other fertilizers is costly …
