Prepartum, postpartum nutrition play vital role in rebreeding success Success factors vary from farm to farm, but every operation benefits from cows you can return to healthy reproductive status soon after calving, resulting in an increased pregnancy rate and a heavier calf weaning weight.

Second-trimester, third-trimester nutrition may impact long-term cow and calf production. Cattle producers continue to experience the aftermath of this summer’s nationwide drought. Cows have been challenged to maintain body condition and, in many cases, are going into winter in less-than-desired condition.