Unl Beefwatch

Calving distribution and pounds produced per acre can be measures of productivity for a cow-calf enterprise.

Dr. Volesky discusses different forage options, seeding rates, and fertility needs for spring annuals.

Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead discusses the why behind retained placentas and how recommended care for cows has changed.

Dr. Jordan Wicks shares things to think through and remember when sending an animal in for processing.

Dr. Rick Funston discusses ranch level research looking at the impacts of feeding MGA for 18 days instead of 14 days on heifer estrus expression and AI pregnancy rates.

Dr. Clay Mathis discusses characteristics of effective ranch managers and lessons learned while director of the KRIRM.

Dr. Blasi from KSU discusses limit feeding research and how timing of feeding during cold weather can impact cattle performance.

Things to consider for cattle care as well as the saftey and well being of people is discussed.

Fundamentals of the stages of calving, when to assist and how to help the new calf get started are all discussed.

Feed resources, target market and current cow herd genetics should shape bull selection decisions.

A Sandhills ranchers shares thoughts on how leasing bulls has benefited their operation.

The size and scope of the Canadian cattle industry, the issues producers face there and their interaction with the United States is discussed.

Planning ahead and having checklists and protocols for personnel can help with effectively handling winter weather.

What Johnes disease is, how to test for it and the use of biosecurity measures to prevent it in a herd are discussed.

Attorney Pamela Epp Olsen shares key things she sees as important that family agricultural business owners consider as the develop an estate and business tansition plan.

John Maddux, the owner of the ranch where this research was conducted shares the background for the project and why this technology has worked for their operation.

An Individual 401(k) for owners of a small business and making sure cattle income that can be taxed at a capital gains rate is identified as such, are discussed as tools to manage tax liability.

Looking at the percent calf crop weaned per cow exposed to breeding is an important factor impacting productivity for a cow herd. Factors that affect this performance measure and practices to improve it are discussed.

The importance of strategies to minimize deterioration at feed out, especially for cow-calf or growing operations feeding small amounts is discussed.

Accurately testing hay, understanding the analysis and then developing a plan based on cattle nutritional needs is the focus of this conversation.