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Systems approach to calving success

January 24, 2022

Lee Jones

We often approach every calving season by addressing parts of the management or farm puzzle. And there is value in doing that.

Calving equals colostrum

September 17, 2021

Grace Coley

As fall calving approaches, you may worry more about flies and heat stress than colostrum. However, colostrum is critical to giving calves the start they need no matter the season. It’s just as important to feed quality colostrum during times of heat stress as it is to feed quality colostrum during cold weather.

Spring vs. fall calving: Best calving season by region

September 17, 2021

Kalyn Waters

Weather is one of the most important factors affecting producers’ selection of calving season. This is closely linked to forage and feed availability. This undoubtedly creates a regional pattern in calving season across the nation.

Ask the Consultant: Fall checklist for reproductive management

August 24, 2021

Ryon S. Walker

Preparing for any breeding season is a year-round process, regardless of what breeding season you manage your cows for. With fall rolling around, there are things to consider, plans to be developed and decisions to be made.

Biosecurity and disease priorities during fall calving

August 24, 2021

Bruce Derksen

Most U.S. cow-calf producers calve in the spring and become familiar with the need for biosecurity and disease control in their newborns.

Managing your fall-calving cows

August 24, 2021

Karla H. Wilke

What defines a fall-calving cow herd depends on the climate and resources available. Calving may occur from August to October in more northern climates and may be October to December on the Southern Plains.

Drought strategies for cow-calf operations this fall

August 24, 2021

John B. Hall

With drought plaguing much of the West, producers may have to adjust their management and use creative thinking to maintain production in spring- and fall-calving herds.

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:

Poll: Ranchers divided on heifer calving schedules

February 1, 2021

First-calf heifers generally require a little more oversight from producers on their first time around the block.

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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