Source: Pennsylvania State University
Beef producers often consider reproductive efficiency as the number of cows that produce a calf each year. The actual calculation is...
Source: Pennsylvania State University
Expected progeny differences (EPDs) have been applied to improve the genetics of beef cattle for almost four decades. Expected progeny differences...
Episode Description
Since the year 2000 Carl Dahlen has been intimately involved in research efforts with a focus on reproduction, nutrition, and management of cattle....
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...
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...
Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Kacie McCarthy, UNL Cow-Calf Specialist
Shelby Rosasco, Beef Specialist, University of Wyoming
T.L. Meyer, Nebraska Extension Educator
A successful breeding season requires planning. Estrus...
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...
Key Strategy: Set and Manage a Defined Breeding Season for Long-Term Success
One of the most effective—and often overlooked—strategies for cow-calf operations is having a...
Source: University of Florida
Philipe Moriel and Joao Vendramini
INTRODUCTION
The primary goal of precalving supplementation of protein and energy is to increase body condition score (BCS)...
Source: University of Missouri
Bill Lamberson
Professor, Animal Sciences
Jordan Thomas
Assistant Professor, Animal Sciences
Crossbreeding in commercial beef cattle production improves efficiency through heterosis and breed complementation (Figure...