Month: July 2024

Each year, the UF/IFAS South Florida Forage Program, offers the Alvin C. Warnick Cattle Reproductive School. These schools are hosted at working cattle ranches. In 2020, in light of safety precautions for COVID-19, the planning committee decided to postpone the school and developed an online video series

Goals / Objectives The objectives of the Montana Network include: 1) a variety of educational programs conducted through a wide range of methods aimed at conveying quality assurance standards, production, and marketing goals, 2) certification of feeder calves that have met defined health protocols, and 3) information feedback from the feedlot and packing plant to the cow …

Table 1: Different weaning strategies for calves. Abrupt separation of cow and calf without physical contact. 1. Removal of calf to a new environment (i.e., sold, pasture or drylot). 2. Removal of cow to a new area, thus leaving the calf in the pasture or rangeland.

The researchers also looked at the calves’ source of colostrum. “The mean total IgG concentration across all the calves was 39.9 grams/liter (g/l), which is outstanding,” Gamsjaeger says. “For context, 24g/l or higher was considered an adequate antibody transfer, 23g/l to 10g/l was inadequate, and below 10g/l was a failed transfer.”.

An enterprise budget tool for feedlot producers is available on the MSU Extension website. Enterprise budgets are used to forecast economic profitability. This tool presents budgets for both and Holstein cattle at different placement weights. The tool is customizable so that an operation’s specific values, including rations, can be …

This is the second part of ’s 2-part series on selecting and managing replacement heifers. In Part 1, we looked at getting started in the selection process. Part 2 looks at considerations once you have chosen your replacements. Selecting replacement females is important for long-term sustainability and productivity of your cow …

Quality Assurance (BQA) is a national program that provides education on best practices for cattle producers. Practicing BQA demonstrates a commitment from the producer to the consumer, that as the producer, they are providing proper care for their animals and providing a wholesome product.

Precision Technology for your Operation. February 21 2024. – Jason Hartschuh, OSU Extension Field Specialist, Dairy and Precision Livestock. Use of technology can improve how we manage the cattle. Precision farming technologies have greatly improved row crop production and many different technologies are available to change …

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The UWRF Team uses its platform to build opportunities for its members to expand their experience as well as assist the community. The team works closely with the Mann Valley Farm managers to provide for the needs of the heifer cows on the farm. Members work on improving genetics of the herd and determine which animals to sell.

Animal Sciences is an academic department of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), a unit of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS).In the areas of teaching, research, and extension, our faculty integrate the most modern technologies available with personal expertise and attention to the needs of students and our industry.

Monitoring is a great way to learn grassland species and become aware of how and environmental events impact them. An effective monitoring program collects information annually. Monitoring can often be overshadowed by urgent daily tasks, however, range and pasture managers cannot afford to neglect knowing their foundational resource.

Feedbunk plays an important role in both animal performance and preventing acidosis in the feedyard. A part of feedbunk is estimating how much feed cattle will eat. Factors such as cattle size, weight, breed, ration-type, weather and health must be taken into account. Previous history of feed intake for a pen of cattle can …

Calves. May 12 2021. Regardless the genetics of cattle you’re feeding, you will find value in listening to this three part webinar series. While dairy steers have been an important part of the supply chain for some time, feeding half blood dairy steers sired by bulls has become a popular …

Euthanizing cattle at the farm when necessary is an important animal action but can be an emotionally and physically challenging event for animal caregivers. This session will cover approved euthanasia methods, human safety, humane animal handling of compromised animals, and timing.

To make sure animals get the most benefit from any health therapies at receiving, producers can utilize basic Quality Assurance (BQA) Best Practices (BMPs). Receiving and vaccinating cattle. As animals walk off the truck, evaluate and document the animals’ condition and anything that needs immediate attention.

Eric Brandt. Eric has over 20 years of livestock experience, 15 years of meat experience and 10 years of export experience that he brings to the One World Alliance. Eric had the unique experience of growing up on a cattle ranch, which instilled his passion for the industry at an early age and established his drive to provide only the best …

Effective grazing on pastures not only ensures high forage yield, sustainability, animal health and productivity, all of which impact cost of production, it also benefits the pasture ecosystem. Pasture gives producers greater control to support the environment (e.g. biodiversity) but also allows them to better use pasture …

ManagementCertificate. The certificate is a one-year program. Students gain experience in cattle handling, animal health, cattle feeding, and feedlot practices. Graduates generally go into the workforce as assistant farm and ranch managers. CURRICULUM. Get Started Today! Trojan Advising Center. 1255 S Range Ave.

The Specialization in the MAS is a flexible and personalized practitioner degree program that provides students with opportunities to: Become lifelong learners utilizing the University’s Cattle resources after they complete their degree. Develop an understanding of production as a system and be exposed to …

Selecting a proper dewormer for cattle. Administering an oral dewormer. Recognizing signs of external parasites. Selecting and applying a pour-on material for external parasite control. Differentiating antibiotics used for cattle. Scheduling pregnancy checks for your cattle. Having a defined breeding season.

Level 2.0 sustainability starts with creating a deeper understanding of the land and the resources that depend on the land. Here are areas to focus on to take sustainable ranch to the next level: 1. Understanding the ecological site descriptions on your ranch is critical starting point.

*This is an excerpt from Cattle in Uncertain Times. In this video, David Russell, an Alabama Extension weed scientist, discusses topics related to spring weed in pastures and hayfields. These topics include integrated pest , spring transition across forage systems, control options, and weed resources.

June 3, 2022. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists and agents in the Panhandle and South Plains will be conducting an online economics series related to drought in operations. The dates are June 15, July 6 and July 27. The Drought and Economics Series will be held online in June and July.

Vaccination Programs for Cattle. By Jason Smith, PhD, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Department of Animal Science. Reviewed/Revised Jul 2023. Vaccines are pharmaceutical products that are intended to be administered to healthy animals to better prepare the animal’s immune system to combat bacterial, viral, or protozoal health challenges.

cattle production in Brazil is characterised by technological and heterogeneity, although most is produced on specialised larger farms. Ninety percent of is produced in grass pasture-based systems (ANUALPEC 2018 ), with a small percentage from native and cultivated low-input pastures of low productivity (Cesar et al …

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NDSU Extension specialists recommend these tips to help reduce muddy conditions: Scrape lots to maintain a 3% to 5% slope away from the feed bunk. Reshape mounds to ensure quick drainage. Move livestock to temporary feeding areas such as stockpiled pastures with adequate drainage or fields containing crop residue such as corn stalks.

Production and Decisions, fourth edition, is the most comprehensive cattle text available on the market today. Taking a -systems approach, the new edition identifies the primary biological principles that contribute to raising productive cattle.

At least 17 minerals are known to be required by cattle (NRC, 2000). The micro‐mineral status of cows before calving has been shown to be important for subsequent calf health. These include zinc (Zn), chromium (Cr), selenium (Se), iron (Fe), and manganese (Mn). Suf‐ficient mico‐minerals to ensure fetal growth are transferred from the …

Dirt on hides can be reduced by: avoiding feeding low dry matter feeds such as wet silage, potatoes or fodder beet. ensuring that the total protein content of the diet is not excessive. feeding hay or straw in the period immediately before slaughter. keeping cattle dry when moving to the lairage at the meat plant.

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Exam 1. Seedstock Operation. Click the card to flip 👆. Provides genetics for the entire industry. Click the card to flip 👆. 1 / 8.

Quality Assurance is a nationally coordinated, state implemented program that provides systematic information to U.S. producers and consumers of how common-sense husbandry and transportation techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to haul cattle under optimum and conditions.

Grazing Corn Stalks with . By Tara L. Felix, Tiago Brandao Freitas, Jessica A. Williamson, Ph.D. Feeding stored feeds in winter months is a major cost of cow-calf and backgrounding operations. Extending the grazing season by grazing corn crop residue may be an economically viable option for producers in Pennsylvania.

30. Total Credits. $357. Cost Per Credit. O nline. UNL. Students choose the Applied Science, MAS ( Cattle Production) program to: Develop an understanding of production as a system and be exposed to production practices that may enhance profitability and stewardship. Gain an understanding of statistics to better evaluate research data.

This Week in Agribusiness, May 18, 2024. Mike Pearson is looking at crop progress around the country and Colorado bison operation. This Week in Agribusiness, May 11, 2024. The U.S. waterway system, WASDE recap, pork producer issues, the Fendt Lodge, Farm Progress Show, Husker Harvest Days and sorghum trade opportunities are highlighted this week.

Efficient reproduction is the most important category. The primary goal of producers is to produce one live calf per cow each year. One measure of reproductive efficiency for cow-calf operations is the percent annual calf crop. By using sound fertility , producers can attain a 90% to 95% annual calf crop.

Failure of Passive Transfer (PFT): Strategies for Vaccination for Cattle: Best Practices & Considerations Page 2 of 7 CDFA Antimicrobial Use & Stewardship Published (Date) PROMOTE PASSIVE IMMUNITY ☐ Immunity from vaccination in the cow is passed in the colostrum to the newborn calf.

is a big part of any operation. When utilized properly, cattle can be an extremely valuable agricultural resource. On this page, you will find detailed information on developing a plan, cattle applications, as well as nutrient and legislation.

Our software turns confusion into clarity. With us, you get accurate feed mixing and delivery, custom cattle invoicing, herd health tracking, and informed decision-making all in one place. From backgrounding to finishing, regardless of the size of your operation, we’re your one-stop solution. Our app works on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and …

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Herd . Managing Winter Feeding Sites to Protect the Environment – As cow producers bring their herds in from summer pastures to smaller lots for the winter, they should consider two potential situations that they are creating. The first is an opportunity to gather a winter’s worth of manure in a small location, value this …

Advanced Livestock Tracker (ALT) software is available via desktop or mobile. On the feed ration front, ALT’s The Feed app allows managers to enter several pens and their rations quickly from anywhere at their fingertips. The software creates daily and real-time reports analyzing feeding, treatment, and pen performance.

Calendar Revised by Ronnie Silcox and Lawton Stewart, Extension Animal Scientists Original manuscript by Ronnie Silcox and Mark McCann, Extension Animal Scientists This calendar contains a monthly listing of the common practices needed for commercial herd production in Georgia.

Remove mucus from the calf’s nose and mouth immediately after birth. Gasping reflex can be initiated by using a straw to tickle the inside of the nose. Vigorous stimulation by rubbing the calf’s chest, head and neck can revive a slow calf. Set the calf sternal with back legs pulled forward towards the shoulders.

Ranch/Farm Info. Information about ranch/farm lease information, crop budgets, custom rates and more can be obtained from UNL’s Farm/Ranch site. Another helpful site with information specific to the industry is .unl.edu.

Traditional -feeding enterprises grow weaned calves (450 to 600 pounds) or yearling steers or heifers (700 to 900 pounds) to slaughter weights of 1,300 to 1,550 pounds. -feeding operations exist in all regions of the United States, but most large operations are in the Great Plains from Colorado and Nebraska to Texas.