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Reducing The Incidence Of Dark Cutting Beef In Junior Livestock Shows, Lyle N. Holmgren, Dale R. Zobell
Reducing The Incidence Of Dark Cutting Beef In Junior Livestock Shows, Lyle N. Holmgren, Dale R. Zobell
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4-H and FFA livestock shows place cattle in a surrounding where they are stressed physically and psychologically. They are exposed to physical exertion, unfamiliar smells, tastes, sounds, people, cattle and other animals Owners of beef cattle who place them in these situations need to understand that stress can be reduced or eliminated with proper care and management.
Ec00-279 Synchronizing Esetrus In Beef Cattle, Richard J. Rasby, Gene H. Deutscher
Ec00-279 Synchronizing Esetrus In Beef Cattle, Richard J. Rasby, Gene H. Deutscher
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Synchronization of estrus (heat) involves manipulating the estrous cycle of beef females in a herd so they can be bred at approximately the same time. There are several traditional protocols available for synchronizing estrus among beef females.
This extension circular discusses the programs and protocols used in synchronizing estrus in the beef cow.
Ec00-281 Body Condition Scoring Beef Cows: A Tool For Managing The Nutrition Program For Beef Herds, Richard J. Rasby, James A. Gosey, Don C. Adams
Ec00-281 Body Condition Scoring Beef Cows: A Tool For Managing The Nutrition Program For Beef Herds, Richard J. Rasby, James A. Gosey, Don C. Adams
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Body condition scores (BCS) describe the relative fatness of a cow through the use of a nine-point scale and is an effective management tool to evaluate nutrition status of the herd.
This extension circular describes the nine-point body condition scoring system, relationship between body condition and productivity of the cow herd, and use of body condition as a management tool to develop and monitor nutritional programs. Incorporation of body condition scoring as a management tool can increase the profit potential of the cow/calf enterprise.
G00-1411 Biosecurity Basics For Cattle Operations And Good Management Practices (Gmp) For Controlling Infectious Diseases, Marilyn Buhman, Grant Dewell, Dicky D. Griffin
G00-1411 Biosecurity Basics For Cattle Operations And Good Management Practices (Gmp) For Controlling Infectious Diseases, Marilyn Buhman, Grant Dewell, Dicky D. Griffin
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide introduces cattle producers to the concept of biosecurity and provides practical management recommendations for preventing and/or containing infectious disease.
Biosecurity
The goal of biosecurity is to stop transmission of disease-causing agents by preventing, minimizing or controlling cross-contamination of body fluids (feces, urine, saliva, etc.) between animals, animals to feed and animals to equipment that may directly or indirectly contact animals. Biosecurity management practices are designed to prevent the spread of disease by minimizing the movement of biologic organisms and their vectors (viruses, bacteria, rodents, flies, etc.) onto and within your operation. Biosecurity can be very difficult to maintain …
Proper Use Of Ammoniated Low-Quality Forages For The Wintering Of Spring-Calving Beef Cow Herds In The Intermountain West, D. R. Zobell
Proper Use Of Ammoniated Low-Quality Forages For The Wintering Of Spring-Calving Beef Cow Herds In The Intermountain West, D. R. Zobell
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Low‐quality forages (LQF) such as cereal straws or post‐ripe hays are often used as economical feed sources for the wintering of beef cow herds. The ammoniation of such forages increases the digestibility and crude protein (CP) enough so that these forages can be used as the basis of beef cow diets, even during late gestation and early lactation if supplemented properly.
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.
Reducing Losses Due To Tall Larkspur Poisoning, Usu Extension
Reducing Losses Due To Tall Larkspur Poisoning, Usu Extension
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Tall larkspur reduces pasture use and can cause death in cattle. In the West, overingestion of tall larkspur causes average death losses of 4-5%, but can exceed 15% on some ranches. In addition, the presence of tall larkspur in some pastures may force ranchers to avoid those pastures during peak forage growth in late spring and early summer.
Nutrients Influence Palatability, Usu Extension
Nutrients Influence Palatability, Usu Extension
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Animals form preferences for foods with high levels of energy and protein especially if they release quickly during digestion.