As the end of the year approaches, it is a good time to evaluate how things went for your operation and start making plans for next year. Good records (both financial and production) are critical to make informed decisions and develop strategic plans for the future.

High reproductive rates are critical for the success of cow-calf operations. Weaned calf percentage is the most important measurement when evaluating reproductive performance in the cow herd.

Unfortunately, part of the cow-calf business is that animals sometimes die. Sometimes these deaths are the result of natural causes, and other times they are the result of an infectious disease, a nutritional issue or something else.