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Beef Quality And Yield Grading, Dale Zobell, Lyle Holmgren, Dick Whittier
Beef Quality And Yield Grading, Dale Zobell, Lyle Holmgren, Dick Whittier
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Applying Principles Of Crossbreeding, Dale Zobell, C. Kim Chapman
Applying Principles Of Crossbreeding, Dale Zobell, C. Kim Chapman
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Crossbreeding can be a powerful tool to improve the productivity and profitability of a beef cattle operation when it is used correctly. This fact sheet explains considerations that need to be made for successful production and profitability.
Trich Regulations Update, Clell Bagley
Trich Regulations Update, Clell Bagley
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Fact sheet highlighting an update on trich regulations for bulls.
Comparative Productivity Of Five Cool-Season Pasture Grasses Under Intermittent Flood Irrigation Grazed By Beef Cow-Calf Pairs Using Management Intensive Grazing Practices, Dale Zobell, Ken Olson, Randall Wiedmeier
Comparative Productivity Of Five Cool-Season Pasture Grasses Under Intermittent Flood Irrigation Grazed By Beef Cow-Calf Pairs Using Management Intensive Grazing Practices, Dale Zobell, Ken Olson, Randall Wiedmeier
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Utah State University is engaged in studies to determine management practices that can be employed under intensive irrigated pasture to increase productivity and viability of beef and dairy producers in Utah. One of these initiatives was a study comparing five cool-season grasses grazed by beef cow-calf pairs over a 4-year period.
How To Start Growing Beef Calves On Feed, Dale Zobell
How To Start Growing Beef Calves On Feed, Dale Zobell
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A well developed feeding program will reduce stress on newly weaned beef calves resulting in lower costs of gain. In consultation with a veterinarian and nutritionist effective processing and feeding can be achieved.
Studies On Feeding Wheat Middlings To Beef Heifers And Growing And Finishing Beef Steers, Dale Zobell, K. C. Olson, C. A. Stonecipher, R. D. Wiedmeier, J. S. Murdock, D. A. Chandler
Studies On Feeding Wheat Middlings To Beef Heifers And Growing And Finishing Beef Steers, Dale Zobell, K. C. Olson, C. A. Stonecipher, R. D. Wiedmeier, J. S. Murdock, D. A. Chandler
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The type and amount of concentrate included in beef cattle diets can greatly influence production and profitability. Small grains are typically fed in these rations, but the inclusion of by-product feeds, such as wheat middlings (WM), in growing and finishing diets have recently been studied (Dalke et al., 1997; Blasi et al., 1998).
Food Safety Of Beef - From The Farm To The Table, Charlotte Brennand, Kevin Heaton
Food Safety Of Beef - From The Farm To The Table, Charlotte Brennand, Kevin Heaton
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Video Ordering Information For Realizing The Impact Of Injection Site Lesions, Clell Bagley
Video Ordering Information For Realizing The Impact Of Injection Site Lesions, Clell Bagley
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Injection of almost any drug or solution into the muscles of a food animal will result in scar tissue formation and some residual lesion in those muscle tissues. These lesions are very displeasing to consumers if found in meat products. Their presence also contributes to loss of tenderness for much of the remainder of the cut of meat. If found during processing, the lesions can be trimmed out but this still results in trim loss and increased labor costs for the processor.
Vaccination Programs For Dairy Young Stock, Clell Bagley
Vaccination Programs For Dairy Young Stock, Clell Bagley
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Vaccines are an important tool to use in herd health programs for the protection of animal health. However, vaccines often do not protect health by themselves, and should be used in conjunction with good management practices. The timing of vaccination and selection of product type are important considerations.
Helping Dairy Producers Reduce The Scc, Clell Bagley
Helping Dairy Producers Reduce The Scc, Clell Bagley
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Practicing veterinarians are in an excellent position to help dairy producers recognize and deal with the problem of elevated somatic cell counts (SCC). Yet they are seldom asked to assist. A high SCC is an indication of chronic, subclinical mastitis in the herd and is also an indication of significant economic losses.
Factors Influencing Grazing Tolerance, Behave
Factors Influencing Grazing Tolerance, Behave
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This publication discusses the different factors that influence grazing intolerance.
Clinical Trials With Copper Supplementation, Clell Bagley, Norris Stenquist, Dennis Worwood
Clinical Trials With Copper Supplementation, Clell Bagley, Norris Stenquist, Dennis Worwood
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Copper deficiency has been diagnosed in beef cattle herds in many areas of the intermountain west. Copper supplements are not widely used, even though several products are available. It is difficult to correct a deficiency because too much copper can result in copper toxicity or poisoning. Toxicity is less a hazard with cattle than with sheep, but it is still a problem to guard against. Periodic monitoring of the herd’s copper status is essential for proper supplementation.
Toxic Contaminants In Harvested Forage, Clell Bagley
Toxic Contaminants In Harvested Forage, Clell Bagley
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Harvested forages are vitally important and commonly used for beef production. But contamination can occur which results in reduced forage quality and palatability or may even result in animal illness and death. Outlined below are some of the common problems that should be considered.
Preparing Bulls For The Breeding Season, Clell Bagley
Preparing Bulls For The Breeding Season, Clell Bagley
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With proper care prior to and during the breeding season, cattlemen can increase the breeding capacity of bulls. Breeding soundness evaluations and trichomoniasis testing are tools which can aid a herd manager as he makes critical decisions for next year’s calf crop.
Infectious Cattle Diseases And Vaccines, Clell Bagley
Infectious Cattle Diseases And Vaccines, Clell Bagley
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Vaccines are available for 20 to 30 infectious diseases of cattle. With the various brand names and different combinations available, the choice of vaccines can become very complicated. Calves vaccinated under 6 months of age should generally be re-vaccinated again after that age to provide a longer lasting immunity.
Weak Calf Syndrome Or Bvd Fetal Infection, Clell Bagley
Weak Calf Syndrome Or Bvd Fetal Infection, Clell Bagley
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A serious health problem of newborn calves was recognized 20 years ago and termed “weak calf syndrome”(WCS). The Bovine Virus Diarrhea (BVD) virus was often isolated from affected calves and from these herds. In recent years, veterinarians have again been looking at the effects of the BVD virus on the fetus.
Management For Weaning Healthy, Marketable Calves, Clell Bagley
Management For Weaning Healthy, Marketable Calves, Clell Bagley
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Weaning is an extremely stressful time for beef calves and involves the potential for severe economic loss. The most common problems usually involve respiratory and/or digestive diseases. Weaned calves should be retained for 3–6 weeks after weaning.
Copper Deficiency In Utah, Clell Bagley, Norris Stenquist, Dennis Worwood
Copper Deficiency In Utah, Clell Bagley, Norris Stenquist, Dennis Worwood
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Copper deficiency has been diagnosed in a number of Utah cattle herds, yet few producers use copper supplements. Cattle deficient in the element can suffer significant production losses. Producers need to balance both the effects and the costs of copper supplements. Too much copper can cause copper toxicity or poisoning. And adding copper may not be economical if animals are only marginally deficient. Further, the deficiency may occur only on specific feeds or pastures, correcting itself when cattle are moved.
Calf Scours Simplified, Clell Bagley
Calf Scours Simplified, Clell Bagley
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Virtually stacks of material have been written about calf scours and yet it remains as one of the major problems for beef calves. Enough is now known that we should be able to prevent or at least control the great majority of scours outbreak problems.
Understanding Bull Breeding Soundness Exams, Clell Bagley, Craig Burrell
Understanding Bull Breeding Soundness Exams, Clell Bagley, Craig Burrell
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Controversy still exists about Breeding Soundness Examinations (BSE) and what they can and cannot do. At times they are not used because of a lack of understanding of their value while at other times they are used with unrealistic expectations. First, BSE is performed to identify bulls with reduced fertility not just to find those which are sterile. Very few bulls are sterile but a significant percent have reduced fertility.
Preventing Calf Losses, Clell Bagley
Preventing Calf Losses, Clell Bagley
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Many beef producers and practicing veterinarians noted there were higher than normal calf death losses during the 1993 calving season. We were especially aware of the increased losses here in the western states, but there were also heavy losses in the midwest and east, so the problem was very widespread.
Drug Use In Food Animals, Clell Bagley
Drug Use In Food Animals, Clell Bagley
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Producers should be aware that there are four ways to legally obtain and use antibiotics and other drugs in food animals. The first, and most common source, is over the counter (OTC) drugs, labeled for specific uses.
Health Programs Which Improve The Marketability Of Calves, Clell Bagley
Health Programs Which Improve The Marketability Of Calves, Clell Bagley
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The “winds of change” have the potential to drastically change the marketing of beef calves in the next few years. Economic pressures may force greater conformity in the way cow-calf producers manage and prepare their calves for market. Those who are slow to conform may be at a disadvantage for marketing.