When it comes to improving the genetics of a cow herd, few tools have had as much impact in recent decades as Expected Progeny...
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...
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...
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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...
For cow-calf producers, a healthy calf per cow each year and a productive, long-living herd are crucial for profitability. A cow must stay in...
A Bull Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE) is one of the most essential—and often overlooked—tools in managing reproductive success in beef herds. This evaluation ensures...
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,...
Source: Government of Manitoba
Providing adequate nutrition to your breeding herd saves on feed costs and maximizes reproductive performance. It's important to correlate optimum body...
Artificial insemination (AI) isn’t new to the beef industry, but modern synchronization tools are transforming it from a time-consuming chore into a predictable, one-day...
Source: Pennsylvania State University
Added fat has often been used in the diet of cattle to increase the energy density of the ration because fat...