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 …
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 …
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). …
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, …
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 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 …
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 …
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 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 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 …
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 …