Cow longevity is a critical factor in cattle reproduction and herd profitability. Extending the productive lifespan of cows improves herd efficiency, reduces replacement costs, and enhances overall profitability.
Key Factors Influencing Longevity
Reproductive Performance
Cows that conceive early in the...
This episode of Cattle HQ, Robin Salverson learns from Dr. Rebecca Poole about the cutting edge research around the uterine microbiome and the potential impact on fertility. Join us during this episode to learn more about:
What is a...
Source: Alabama Cooperative Extension System
The success of a beef cow-calf operation depends on the number of calves produced and marketed each year. Fewer calves to market will reduce gross income and negatively affect profitability.
Reproductive performance can potentially increase or...
Source: University of Missouri
“Proper heifer development is key to a successful cattle herd and profitable operation,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. As herds rebuild from drought or old cow turnover due to favorable prices,...
Source:Mississippi State University Extension
For a cow-calf operation, good reproductive rates are critical to operational success and profitability. It is generally expected that each breeding-age female in the herd produces a healthy calf each year and successfully raises each calf...
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“It is time to begin preparing for the upcoming breeding season,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. In preparation for the upcoming breeding season, Davis will discuss management strategies to make sure bulls are ready...
Source: South Dakota State University
by: Julie Walker, Professor & SDSU Extension Beef Specialist
Additional Authors: Matthew Diersen
Typically, replacement heifers are bred to calve earlier than mature cows. By conducting early pregnancy diagnosis, producers can make management decisions that impact herd...
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by: Russ Daly, Professor, SDSU Extension Veterinarian, State Public Health Veterinarian
Reproductive success for a cow-calf herd depends on the optimal convergence of many different factors during the breeding season, including bull fertility, cow nutrition, and environmental influences, as well...
Source: University of Minnesota
Quick facts
When you interrupt a cow that is calving, she will prioritize her own life and stop calving.
There are three stages to labor.
Stage 2 of labor begins with the appearance of the water...
Source: University of Illinois
Focus on getting cows bred early in the breeding season.
A tight 60-day calving window can improve the calving experience. If you have a spread out calving season, consider breaking cows into a spring and fall group....
