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Reproductive begins well in advance of breeding with proper selection and development of breeding herd replacements. Follow development programs with good of mature breeding cattle and efective culling criteria to meet reproductive goals. Establish and maintain appropriate herd health and nutrition programs for all cattle …

of runoff. SUSTAINABILITY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Water Quality and Sustainability Dr. Dan Loy,1 Dr. Patrick Gunn,2 andDr. Dan Anderson3 1Professor of Animal Science and Director of the Iowa Center • 2Assistant Professor of Animal Science, Extension Cow-calf Specialist • 3Assistant Professor of Agricuture and Biosystems

Nutrition, estrous cycle control, and recipient are all responsible for the success or failure in fertility for a given herd. Utilization of body condition scores is a practical method to determine nutritional status of the recipient herd. Prepartum nutrition is critical to ensure that cows calve in adequate body condition to …

Goals and . producers generally market bulls as yearlings (13 to 17 months old) or as 2-year-olds (20 to 24 months). To best design a bull nutritional development strategy, producers must first evaluate available resources.

I am suggesting the action trigger for cattle cycle action is the year that calf prices go through the roof. In the current cattle cycle that was 2014. My first suggested cattle cycle action is to sell all heifers born in that high-priced year (in the current cycle, that is 2014) and do the same the second year (i.e., 2015).

It provides farmers with information for making informed decisions for the stocker enterprise. Extension Cow-Calf Enterprise Budget (xls) 10-20-2022 The Cow-Calf Enterprise spreadsheet is designed to help producers calculate profit or loss, both past actuals and future projections, for a cow calf enterprise.

In each case, credit Jaymelynn Farney et al., Cow-Calf Options When Pasture is Limited, Kansas State University, August 2014. MF-3114 August 2014 K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, as amended.

Efficient Work . Seamlessly capture data as tasks complete. Use metrics to enhance training and improve processes. producers utilize BoviSync to track and manage individual animals through the whole supply chain, conception to rail. Producers and their consultants access reporting anywhere in real-time via the web.

Cattle producers have long recognized the importance of proper livestock . Sound animal care, handling, and biosecurity practices are based on practical experience, sound science, and animal behavior research. These practices impact cattle health, welfare, and productivity as well as enhance quality and producer profitability.

Furthermore, since manure practices differ from sector to sector and from country to country, it was desirable to focus on one type of livestock manure in one country before moving onto cross-sector and cross-country studies. To this end, a single research design focusing on the of cattle manure in China was chosen.

movement, and of cattle to assure that they perform well and people stay safe when working cattle. These objectives can be achieved in a variety of ways in any of the designs considered. Likewise, improper of even the best designed facilities will produce unsatisfactory results from the cattle and facility.

Nutrition is an important tool for influencing when heifers attain puberty.Replacement females are the lifeblood of cow herds, and heifers that conceive early in the first breeding season have greater lifetime production. Not all heifers are created equal when it comes to their potential as replacements.

practices for cows during the winter. WWinter inter oof the Cow Herdf the Cow Herd Good winter practices help cattle tolerate the wind and cold temperatures. (photo by Erika Kenner, Leeds, N.D., 2005) AS1564 May 2011

The 2001 Farm Environmental Survey collected data nationally on manure on Canadian , dairy and hog farms. Most manure was applied to the land during fall (43.6%) and spring (29.9%) months. However, over half (53.3%) of cattle manure was left on the surface or incorporated into the soil after more than a week.

Accordingly, prioritizing basics and animal health care may be more helpful to improve the state’s industry than focusing on cutting-edge technology and practices, Armstrong says. The survey also showed that only 20% of cow-calf producers surveyed said cattle were their primary source of income, which surprised Armstrong and …

Have a Drought Plan for Your Cow/Calf Enterprise – briefly outlines the three main drought strategies: livestock inventory, use of existing forage resources, and alternative feeding programs. Cow Herd Culling Strategies – covers things to consider when trying to determine which animals should be culled due to the …

Ranch Manager. As a livestock software developed for modern livestock businesses, Ranch Manager is one of the best apps. It keeps detailed records of your livestock, managing ID, breeding, and pedigree. It comes with many basic accounting capabilities that record and help you manage expenses, profit, and loss.

As such, these calves typically require different, more intensive than lower-risk calves require throughout the first few weeks after arrival. An understanding of the principles underlying the nutrient requirements and nutritional of cattle is critical to ensuring that nutrition does not limit immune function. Gestational …

Some best practices can prepare pastures and hay meadows for a potential drought: forage , grazing , weed control and utilization of warm-season annual forages. — Forage : It’s always important, drought or not, to pay attention to plant nutrient requirements. Test the soil and apply the recommendations.

Six Things to Consider When Developing a Price Risk Strategy. February 23 2022. – Dr. Kenny Burdine, Extension Professor, Livestock Marketing, University of Kentucky. Over time, I have probably done more programs focused on price risk than any other cattle marketing topic. This article will not be focused on specific …

The “Rancher Practices” survey was administered to ranchers across six of the seven National Cattlemen’s Association Rancher regions in the United States. The survey was administered from June 1 st to December 31 st , 2019.

Livestock record keeping and features provide a comprehensive view into your operation. Keep all of your important documents and images, genealogy records, notes, activities and more in one secure online location. Easy to use genealogy, breeding and reporting features make managing your herd’s lineage a snap.

-intensive grazing is to a large degree a cost reducing strategy. By focusing on input and control of the production system, the need for many purchased inputs such a supplemental feed, weed and brush killers, and nitrogen fertilizer can be reduced or eliminated. Carrying capacity of the farm or ranch may be increased …

NYS Integrated Pest Program Ken Wise Field Crops and Livestock Coordinator 2715 U.S. 44 Millbrook, NY 12545 Office: (845) 677-8223 ext. 149 email: klw24@cornell.edu. Cornell Small Farms Erica Frenay Extension Support Specialist Plant Science building Cornell University Phone: 607-255-2142 Email: ejf5@cornell.edu. Albany Rachel Moody …

Divide your large pastures up into smaller paddocks, making sure to provide water to the animals. Any subdividing you do will make pasture easier. Dr. Gary BatesDirector and ProfessorUT & Forage CenterP: 865-974-7324 There are many things that can be done to get more forage from our pasture.&n …

Drought . Written with contributions by Adele Harty, former SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist. Dealing with drought is an ever-present issue. Even when drought is not occurring, producers are either recovering from one or should be planning for the next. Thus, these tips for drought …

Nutritional plays a significant role in determining carcass merit of cattle. Certain procedures (eg, metabolic modifiers, early weaning), general animal health (eg …

ANMLTEC 3402T. The application of science and basic principles of nutrition, genetics, physiology, and marketing to the production and of cattle in breeding and feeding production programs. 1 to 3 day field trips, including weekends, may be required. Students will pay costs associated with field trips (lodging, transportation …

Personal Safety and Manure . Keeping both animals and humans safe is important when raising . Risks include disease, animal handling, and manure . Pennsylvanian farms and properties with animals have to develop a manure plan. The same applies to anyone who produces manure, such as a 4-H Youth Animal Project.

impacted. Proper planning and can minimize the longer term economic impact. This publication reviews 16 practices that can be used in various combinations to help reduce the negative consequences of low forage supplies. When forage supplies are low, producers should consider the following: 1.

Integrated Field for C sequestration had the largest significant reduction in emissions among strategies, reducing GHG emissions per unit of by 62 ± 9%, and reducing GHG emissions per unit of land by 112 ± 39% (Figure 2a,b). Thus, this was the only strategy with promise for net-zero or negative emission …

Triton’s Lairage software allows processors to save time and money by receiving at a touch of a button both mob based livestock, or individual RFID for traceability right from delivery. Multiple animal health attributes can also be added via the Yard Managers tablet. Integrating into compliance databases such as NAIT (New …

The feedlot and manure . October 26 2022. – Jerad Jaborek, Michigan State University Extension Feedlot Systems Educator. The proper field application of manure can enhance soil productivity and contribute to overall farm profitability while maintaining proper environmental stewardship. As a byproduct of raising livestock …

of Calving in Cattle. By Jonathan Statham, VetMB, FRCVS, DCHP, Bishopton Veterinary Group. Reviewed/Revised Mar 2023. Dystocia is expected to occur in ~10%–15% of first-calf heifers and in 3%–5% of mature cattle. Although dystocia cannot be eliminated from a herd, the incidence can be greatly decreased by decisions …

The current study provides a baseline description of selected calving practices on a subpopulation of the nation’s herds calving in 1996 and being from one of the 23 targeted study states. There are large differences in the of cattle around calving by geographic region and herd size.

The advantages of effective stress in cattle are manifold. On the animal level, reduced stress correlates with improved health and well-being, increased productivity, and enhanced reproductive performance. Less stressed cattle have a better quality of life and can express natural behaviors more freely.

Sexson says successful AI takes a willingness to accept advice and adjust strategies that work for your herd. Here are three keys to help set your AI breeding program up for success. Prepare year-round for more pregnancies. It takes a year-round focus to get cows and heifers ready for AI. But, it doesn’t require anything out of the …

. Providing at least 12 inches of bunk or feeding space per calf allows all the access to feed without overcrowding. The early weaned calf is likely smaller than traditionally weaned , so making sure the calf can reach the feed in the bunk is critical. This is also true of the water tank.

By Industry Press Release February 9, 2021. AgriWebb, a ranch software company serving thousands of livestock producers worldwide, announces its official launch in the United States. After helping thousands of ranchers across the world, AgriWebb is coming to the U.S. to help ranchers across the country leverage their data more …

USDA moves to electronic identification tags. May 20, 2024. 2 Min Read. Livestock . Better pasture and hay conditions anticipated for 2024. by Derrell Peel. May 20, 2024. 3 Min Read. Cattle Genetics.

Courtney Sukalski. Cow Sense® is the flagship of Midwest MicroSystems L.L.C., which provides computerized cattle herd software solutions to the industry. Perhaps no other time in history of the industry has information had such significance for the decisions we make, or fail to make, in our operations.

. August 2015. Separating calves from their dams causes behavioral changes that lead to stress. Photo courtesy of Troy Walz. Weaning time can be a stressful time for calves. Weaning calves at home and selling after the seasonal price pressure subsides can increase profitability.

of the herd includes many components including economics, herd , nutrition and feeding, animal health, handling facilities and information to keep current. For a good overview of yearly practices, use the Calendar resource (PDF 4 MB) Record keeping. Record Keeping: CowBoss program

Various adjustments can be made to accommodate specific situations, feedstuffs and . This is a starting point. We can use roughage level to control the acidosis risk and improve our ability to keep cattle on feed. Feeding a ration that has approximately 15-20% roughage is less risky compared to a diet that may only have 10-15% roughage.

Nutritional of Replacement Heifers. Purchasing or raising replacement heifers is a systematic part of maintaining a cow- calf operation. Replacement heifers should ultimately grow into a productive, fertile female that produces a calf annually as part of the herd. Many decisions must be considered when selecting …

MilkingCloud is an innovative solution that simplifies farm , boosting the efficiency of dairy and cattle operations. Equipped with systematic gestation tracking, milk production , nutrition planning, and health features, our platform offers time and cost savings for farmers.

These 3 technologies adopted in commercial cow-calf systems would be considered precision livestock tools. However, technology-based systems sometimes get a similar treatment that barbed wire received in the 1800s, which was fondly called devil’s wire. Innovative technologies will continue to drive improvements in both production …

The Texas A&M University System. Pasture for Cattle Production. Donald J. Dorsett Associate Professor and Extension Forage Specialist. Texas Agricultural Extension Service • Edward A. Hiler, Interim Director • The Texas A&M University System • College Station, T exas Educational programs conducted by the Texas Agricultural …

Applying breeding strategies to maintain heterosis in a herd can have many benefits to cattle efficiency. Single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) panels are a genomic tool that can predict genomic breed composition, retained heterozygosity, and heterosis of cattle ( Akanno et al. 2017 ).

Abstract. This chapter provides an overview of the reproductive strategies and biotechnologies currently available to optimize reproductive performance of cattle. Reproductive failures have a major impact on production efficiency around the world; therefore, strategies that overcome these failures will have a major impact …