Articles Tagged with ''calving window''
Nutritional decisions such as trace mineral supplementation can have a lasting, even generational, impact on the reproductive value of your cow herd and replacement heifers.
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Tackling the challenges of calf scours and coccidiosis
Every year, calf scours and coccidiosis negatively impact bottom lines. These pathogens and parasites assault young immune systems, but careful long-term planning, targeted management practices and solid treatment protocols can limit their influences.
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Selecting for reproductive efficiency in beef herds
Keeping your cows on a 12-month calving interval is not an easy task, but understanding what their bodies are going through will help achieve that goal.
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The importance of bovine obstetric training – Part 2
Provide support in the calving pen and maternity area by defining expected communication, newborn calf care and recordkeeping.
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The importance of bovine obstetric training – Part 1
Provide support in the calving pen and maternity area by identifying stages of labor, timing intervention, and calving hygiene, along with assessing presentation, position and posture.
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Why the change in nutrition plans after calving?
It can be difficult to keep track of different cattle’s nutritional needs at different times. But making sure your cows and heifers are properly fed will result in more efficient mothers and healthier calves.
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A.I. versus natural service: An economic comparison
Producers' reluctance to adopt artificial insemination for their herds may be more of a hesitance with technology. But if worries about financial cost are weighed, the benefits can be easily seen.
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