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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.

February 13, 2023

Sawyer Fonnesbeck

At this point in the year, beef producers have eliminated a good portion of those winter haystacks and are hoping green spring grass is in the future.

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.

February 6, 2023

Jim Keyes

Most beef producers don’t adopt A.I. as a practice because they think it will require more expense or the hiring of a professional.

How to handle late calvers

February 24, 2022

Jaclyn De Candio

When it comes to a cattle operation’s profitability and efficiency, reproductive life is one of the most important metrics for a brood cow. A continuous calving program with timely rebreeding contributes to a better cash flow and easier management.

3 steps to shortening the calving interval

February 22, 2022

Jill Peine

For many spring-calving herds, we are in the midst of the calving season. Some may be wrapping up, while others may just be beginning these potentially sleepless nights.

What problems are we causing ourselves this calving season?

December 24, 2021

Jordan Thomas

Sometimes I wonder what cow-calf production in the U.S. would look like if we all spent more time with books in our hands instead of tools.

Finding fertile opportunity

October 25, 2021

Wes Ishmael

“If you have a more fertile cow herd, the obvious benefit is: You have more calves to sell,” says Kent Andersen, director of technical services for global beef genetics at Zoetis.

Reap the benefits of tighter calving windows

August 24, 2021

Peggy Thompson

A common fallacy among cow-calf producers is that as long as the cow is bred, it doesn’t matter when she calves – but this misconception can be cleared up.

South Central: Benefits of a defined breeding season

June 24, 2021

Jason Banta

Having a defined breeding season has many benefits for a cow-calf operation. Some of these benefits include:

Midwest/North: Managing late-bred females

April 23, 2021

Erika Lundy-Woolfolk

As many cow herds are gearing up for breeding season, you may find yourself in a situation where you’re still waiting for late-bred females to calve.

Southeast: Establishing a controlled breeding and calving season

August 25, 2020

Matthew Burns

Establishing a controlled breeding and calving season that works best with your operation is vital to the profitability and sustainability of your cattle business.

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