The Calving Process – Understanding the Three Stages - Beef …
WEBJan 11, 2022 · Parturition, or the birthing process, has three stages. Understanding the stages is critical in order to know when/if we need to provide assistance during calving season to increase the likelihood a live calf is born alive and off to a good start. Stage 1: Dilation of the Cervix. The may take hours or days to complete and can easily go unnoticed.
Feed Composition Tables: Discover the nutritional values of 280 ...
WEBMar 9, 2015 · Minerals: Values are shown for only certain minerals. Ash is the total mineral content of a feed. Calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) are important minerals to consider in most feeding situations. Potassium (K) is more important as the concentrate level increases, and when NPN is substituted for intact protein in the diet.
Ranching 101: Rotational grazing offers many benefits - Beef …
WEBMay 6, 2019. 9 Min Read. Beef producers and researchers alike have long known that rotational grazing is best for pasture health. However, stocking rates and pasture moves aren’t a static thing. Those will change from year to year, as Mother Nature dictates. So, ride or walk your pastures to learn what they are telling you.
Fact Sheet: Poisonous Plants For Cattle - Beef Magazine
WEBMay 15, 2019 · Death camas. Nightshades. Poison hemlock. Water hemlock. Larkspurs (tall and low) For more information about poisonous plants, visit these BEEF articles: Related: Poisonous plants that can kill cattle. Don't Poison Your Cattle By Grazing Poisonous Plants. Watch For Poisonous Plants During Drought.
Yes, profitable ranching is possible. Here’s how - Beef Magazine
WEBSep 7, 2017 · Even though good economists and Extension educators have told me that few or none of the ranches in America with 100 cows or less are profitable, I want to tell you that ANY ranch, regardless of how many cows you have, can be. Let’s examine some of the fundamentals of profitable ranching. There are four areas that we must manage: Production.
Feed Composition Tables: How to use the 2017 data to mix the …
WEBCompiled by R.L. Preston, Ph.D. Nutrition research spanning more than 125 years has defined the nutrients required by animals. Using this information, diets can be formulated from feeds and ingredients to meet these requirements, with the expectation that animals will not only remain healthy, but also will be productive and efficient.
7 common cattle fencing mistakes (and how to avoid them) - Beef …
WEBDec 21, 2022 · Here is their take on the seven most common cattle fencing mistakes. 1. Corner posts are undersized, or not deep enough. This ranks as the top mistake in fencing, be it barbed, high-tensile wire or woven wire. The main issues are undersized posts and corner posts not set deeply enough, particularly in sandy or soft soils.
There is more than one way to finish a st - Beef Magazine
WEBMar 31, 2021 · Grass-finished- Grass-finished is commonly used to refer to cattle finished without grain. However, a more appropriate name for this type of system could be “forage finished”. This production system results in low rates of gain, and cattle are typically anywhere from 24-30 months of age at harvest. Thus, regardless of …
8 drivers of profitability and how to manage them to make more …
WEBNov 28, 2017 · Realized herd fertility: There are two parts to “realized” fertility. There must first be a pregnancy. Then you need survivability until there is a live animal to sell. Moderating cow size and milking ability and capitalizing on the benefits of hybrid vigor can be powerful aids for improving herd fertility.
Expert tips for pre- and post-weaning success - Beef Magazine
WEBJul 31, 2017 · With fenceline weaning, plan ahead to have adequate grazing for the calves. “Otherwise, you need to provide good hay, silage or a grain mix during this transition. That can run up your cost so much that it becomes unprofitable. Calculate the value of gain to see if it pencils out,” Gill says.
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