Drafting and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) may not be a favorite task on the dairy farm, but it is critical for a well-run operation. According to a survey of large dairy farms conducted by Michigan State University, communication is a common weakness across farms.

Most progressive producers have their cows examined for the diagnosis of pregnant versus not pregnant (or “open”) at some time point prior to calving, most commonly around the time of weaning. There are some potential advantages to performing this examination earlier – approximately 90 to 100 days following the start of the breeding season.

In the August issue of Progressive Cattlemen, I shared with you the first five of my top 10 beef cow-calf management myths. Below are the second five – plus a few bonus myths. Click here to read part 1.

In the February and March issues of Progressive Cattleman, I shared with you my top 10 beef cow-calf nutrition myths. In this issue are the first five of my top 10 beef cow-calf management myths. Click here to read part 2.

In last month’s issue of Progressive Cattleman, we discussed five myths believed by some cow-calf producers. Below are the second five of my top 10 beef cow-calf nutrition myths. Click here to read the first five of the top 10 beef cow-calf nutrition myths.

Over my veterinary career, I have heard not only producers but also animal scientists and veterinarians repeat statements they have heard somewhere along the road that just aren’t true. Below are the first five of my top 10 beef cow-calf nutrition myths. Click here to read the last five of the top 10 beef cow-calf nutrition myths.