As spring bull-buying season approaches, producers face the critical task of selecting bulls or semen that align with their herd’s needs. The focus should...
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...
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, Jonael Bosques
Did you know that Florida ranks 9th in the nation when it comes to cow-calf numbers? Beef cattle production was...
This episode of Cattle HQ, Robin Salverson learns from Dr. Rebecca Poole about the cutting edge research around the uterine microbiome and the potential...
Source: University of Maryland Extension, Sarah Potts
The overall goal for a seasonal cow-calf operation should be to have cows calve roughly every 365 days (or...
Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Dempster M. Christenson, research technician and graduate student
Jordan M. Thomas, assistant professor, Animal Science (University of Missouri)
Daniel J. Kelly, producer, Sutherland,...
In cow-calf operations, the goal is simple—one healthy calf per cow every year. A bull’s fertility plays a critical role in achieving this target....
Source: Utah State University
Introduction
Reproduction could be considered the most important production trait on a cow-calf operation. Economic outputs are sustained when cattle rebreed and...
When it comes to improving the genetics of a cow herd, few tools have had as much impact in recent decades as Expected Progeny...