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2001 Nebraska Swine Report, Duane E. Reese
2001 Nebraska Swine Report, Duane E. Reese
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This publication was prepared by the staff in Animal Science and cooperating Departments for use in Extension, Teaching and Research programs. It deals with the results that were done in reproduction, breeding, health, nutrition, economics and housing of swine.
Ec01-219 2001 Nebraska Swine Report, Duane Reese
Ec01-219 2001 Nebraska Swine Report, Duane Reese
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The 2001 Nebraska Swine Report was prepared by the staff in Animal Science and cooperating Departments for use in Extension, Teaching and Research programs. This publications deals with research on swine reproduction, breeding, health, nutrition, economics, and housing.
Review: Factors Affecting Decisions On When To Calve Beef Females, L. R. Sprott, Pas G.E. Selk, D. C. Adams
Review: Factors Affecting Decisions On When To Calve Beef Females, L. R. Sprott, Pas G.E. Selk, D. C. Adams
West Central Research and Extension Center, North Platte
The decision of when to calve beef females is critical to production efficiency and profitability in a cow and calf enterprise. Calf production and associated costs are affected by calving season because environmental conditions, stage of production, and season of the year interact to affect nutritional status and reproductive performance. Cow and calf producers typically choose to commence calving and breeding at times of the year when weather is least stressful and forage conditions are optimal. Choosing to do so can reduce the amount of supplemental feed needed to ensure acceptable pregnancy rates, resulting in reduced annual feed costs. However, …