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Cow-calf operations benefit from timely BCS evaluation
Body condition score (BCS) is a proven tool to determine nutritional status of an animal.
Management strategies ease calving season
As we strive to improve the beef operation over time, it's never too early to be thinking about the next calving season.
Off-season bull management aids breeding success
Most ranchers in Texas and Oklahoma will have already turned their bulls out to the cow herd for the breeding season or will be preparing to do so. With this in mind, we should be looking ahead to managing the bulls once the breeding season is over.
'Employee' analogy aids replacement heifer selection
Replacement heifers are the hot topic at most rancher gatherings these days.
Body Condition Score as a Tool for Cow Herd Management
Body Condition Score (BCS) is a useful tool for assessing the energy status of an animal. BCS should be assessed at calving, mid-lactation and mid-late gestation.
Early Weaning Benefits First-Calf Cows, Calves
Weaning calves from first-calf cows early offers benefits to the animals and operation. Robert Wells, Ph.D., livestock consultant, shares the advantages and tips.
Heifer Development: Managing for Her Future
A replacement heifer represents the most costly improvement in a herd's genetics. Since reproductive traits are lowly heritable, cattle producers must manage within the environment.
Top 5 Essentials of Heifer Development
It is important to properly develop heifers before the breeding season and to continue managing them during and after the calving season.
What I Want in the Perfect Beef Cow
The perfect beef cow has the right mix of traits. Her ability to prosper in her environment and deliver a health calf every year are most important.
Signs to Watch When Making Decisions on Stocking Rates
When using the intuitive approach to stocking rate management, monitor these factors to determine when a change is needed.