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Heat stress alters mammary gland, dairy calf performance Lack of cooling during summer may reduce milk yield of lactating cows by 20 lb. per day.
27/09/2019
Systems project examines sustainability of Iowa cow/calf sector Competition from volatile grain prices and recreational land uses in Iowa has reduced pasture and forage area by more than 2 million acres -- an 88% decrease
06/09/2019
Proper cattle nutrition may differ due to operations goals In any cattle operation, whether it is a feed lot setting or a cow/calf operation, various factors are important when considering how to maintain animal health
27/08/2019
Cattle preconditioning programs add to bottom line Extension specialists describe how preconditioning programs add to cow/calf operation's bottom line and improve return on investment.
23/07/2019
Cow/calf producers reminded to conduct bull soundness exam Spring-like weather means cow/calf producers need to get bulls ready for the upcoming breeding season.
19/07/2019
Modified grazing may benefit cow/calf producers Modified intensive early stocking may improve several performance measures for both cows and calves.
19/06/2019
Veterinary study aims to reduce calf pain during difficult births Dr. Jennifer Pearson, a veterinarian pursuing doctoral studies at the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM)
19/06/2019
Crossbreeding may improve beef cattle efficiency in grazing systems Planned crossbreeding systems using breeds that complement one another can reduce cost of maintaining cow/calf herd.
13/05/2019
Proper feeding of calves … it begins with the cow Cow nutrition, especially in the dry period, in the last three months, seems to be of high importance for the ability of the calf to deal with pathogens
14/01/2019
Cow/calf producers should estimate winter feed needs Accurate knowledge of average cow size and average weight of operation’s big round bales necessary to predict hay needs and hay feeding strategies.
28/12/2018