Management practices to enhance the liklihood that cows calving late will quickly return to estrus and conceive are discussed.By UNL BeefWatch

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Recognizing that calves are eating mineral needs to be included when calculating the total amount to be delivered to the herd to meet targeted levels of consumption.By UNL BeefWatch

Pasture and precipitation conditions prior to and after a wildfire greatly influence the approach to grazing management. Principles to pay attention to are discussed.By UNL BeefWatch

Conception rates are often high in cattle. However, numerous factors can inhibit maternal recognition or lead to pregnancy loss from days 7 to 50 after breeding. Management practices to reduce these losses are discussed.By UNL BeefWatch

Rangeland grasshoppers may be problematic this year in parts of Nebraska due to high populatoins last fall and winter conditions that may support survival of populations hatching this spring. Information on assessing grasshopper numbers and options for control are discussed.By UNL BeefWatch

Soil moisture, air temperature along with plant health and vigor, all contribute to grass growth on native range and pastures. Understanding when key grass species grow and the timing of when to reduce stocking rates when drought conditions are present is discussed.By UNL BeefWatch

Dr. Rick Funston discusses the fundamentals and factors to enhance sucess, as well as resources to utilize when selecting and executing an estrus synchronization protocol with heifers or cows.By UNL BeefWatch

Understanding the factors that contribute to grass tetany in cattle is the foundation for preventing it. Brock Ortner discusses why magnesium deficiences occur and recommended levels to feed when grazing forages that are prone to trigger tetany.By UNL BeefWatch

Weeds in a pasture may be a natural part of the plant community ebb and flow or they may represent a noxious invasive species. Understanding classes of weeds and the why behind their presence will give insights into appropriate management practices to address them.By UNL BeefWatch

Interested in learning a systems approach to cattle and ranch management? The Practicum provides current research delivered through a hands on experience at the Gudmundsen Sandhills lab. Application deadline is May 5 to participate in this year's class.By UNL BeefWatch

Eastern red cedars are aggressively encroaching on grasslands in Nebraska. Understanding how they spread gives land managers knowledge they can use to eradicate rogue cedars and strategically steward existing shelterbelts.By UNL BeefWatch

Cattle harvested at heavier weights may be at greater risk for late term death loss during the finishing period. Factors that may increase this risk and stratgies to migitage them are dicussed.By UNL BeefWatch

Every operation is different and the appropriate vaccination plan will depend on health challenges specific to an individuals herd. Principles for developing a plan are discussed.By UNL BeefWatch

Salt is often used to limit intake of protien supplements to cattle grazing low-quality forages. This research explores the potential impacts of high levels of salt intake on digestion.By UNL BeefWatch

A written lease agreement should include a specified clause that addresses how drought and other natural disasters will be handled which provides clarity for both the land owner and person leasing the pasture.By UNL BeefWatch

Dr. Brittany Davis discusses research showing that the compound biochanin A, which is found in red clover, can mitigate the effects of ergopeptide alkaloids consumed by cattle.By UNL BeefWatch

Dr. Mary Drewnoski discusses the specific mineral needs of cow-calf pairs as well as stocker cattle grazing annual forages and key components that should be in a supplement.By UNL BeefWatch

Drought conditions continue for most of Nebraska and the High Plains. Developing a plan and aquiring forage and concentrate feeds now to feed the cow herd will give greater options should dry weather persist.By UNL BeefWatch

Annual forages can be used to help make up for the loss of range and pasture grazing due to drought. Dr. Volesky discusses options and cautions to consider when using these forages.By UNL BeefWatch

Dr. Parsons reviews the historic wide positive basis currently in place between CME feeder cattle prices and local cash prices in Nebraska and the basis risk to producers wanting to protect these high prices out into the future.By UNL BeefWatch

Dr. Farney discusses how an essential oil mineral performed when compared to a lasalocid mineral for steers grazing summer pasture in southeast Kansas.By UNL BeefWatch

Dr. Paul Beck discusses the differences in average daily gain and supplement efficiency for steers grazing native grass pastures in 2022.By UNL BeefWatch

Dr. Stephanie Hansen discusses 15 years of zinc research in receiving, growing and finishing cattle diets and the benefits they have seen.By UNL BeefWatch

Dr. Tyler Cozzens with LMIC gives perspective on current market conditions and factors that may influence prices moving into the spring.By UNL BeefWatch

Meeting the mineral needs of cattle can be challenging due to the dynamics that take place with production requirements, mineral content in feed and the impact of uptake inhibitors. Dr. Drewnoski explains in layman terms how to understand these dynamics and cost effectively meet cattle mineral requirements.…

Supplying growing cattle on low quality forage with adequate bypass or rumen undegradeable protien can significantly improve average daily gain by meeting metabolizable protein needs.By UNL BeefWatch

Cows normally don't eat pine needles, but severe cold or snow can sometimes trigger consumption. Planning and prevention can help to mitigate the risk.By UNL BeefWatch

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Research at the Meat Animal Research Center validates the value of heterosis with modern genetics for improving lifetime productivity of beef cows.By UNL BeefWatch

Research by Mississipi State University and Texas A and M has shown reduced mortality when high risk stocker cattle were supplemented with a Bacillus based probiotic on pasture.By UNL BeefWatch

Tips for preparing for calving and guidelines for when to intervene and assist the cow or heifer are discussed.By UNL BeefWatch

Dr. Waechter-Mead talks about the online calving workshop on January 8, 13 and 15. The hands on workshops using the model cow January 21-23 are discussed as well.By UNL BeefWatch

In extended periods of cold wet conditions, cattle can benefit from bedding. Management practices to utilize this practice effectively are discussed.By UNL BeefWatch

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Cow nutrition and body condition heading into calving as well as the environment at calving shape a calf's ability to respond to vaccine.By UNL BeefWatch

Understanding lower critical temperature and factors that impact it, cow body condition and feeding to meet cow requirements are topics discussed.By UNL BeefWatch

Vaccine development continues to advance with new technologies. Dr. McVey talks about historic and new methods being used.By UNL BeefWatch

Testing hay allows producers to match forage quality to cow nutrition needs and cost effectively purchase feed to complement hay inventory.By UNL BeefWatch

Strategies for growing calves through the winter, the importance of rumen undegradable protein and compensatory gain is discussed.By UNL BeefWatch

Nebraska research shows strip grazing annual forages and crop residue can improve harvest efficiency and extend the quality of grazing avaiable.By UNL BeefWatch

Fall is a critical time to body condition score cows and is an opportune time to increase condition on thin cows prior to the onset of winter and prepare them for calving.By UNL BeefWatch

Dr. John Groves, a veterinarian who works with high-risk stocker operations together with Dr. Brian Vander Ley discuss how they are utilizing a systems approach process and feedback monitoring to help producers address antimicrobial resistance related to BRD.By UNL BeefWatch

Over 20 years of research shows that there is yield benefit to subsequent crops following grazing of corn residue with cattle.By UNL BeefWatch

Dr. Amelia Woolums from Mississipi State discusses how BRSV infects cattle and management strategies to minimize its impact.By UNL BeefWatch

There are a number of metrics that can be used to measure cow efficiency. Dr. David Lalman from OSU discusses research being conducted looking at factors that impact cow forage utilization efficiency.By UNL BeefWatch

Net wrap and twine that isn't removed from hay prior to feeding to cattle can lodge in the rumen and cause health problems. Research is discussed.By UNL BeefWatch

The cash market basis for feeder cattle and calves in Nebraska compared to CME feeder cattle prices are historically wide. The carcass cutout value of cows is only 20 dollars per cwt less than the Choice steer cut out value. Consumer trends and considerations for cow herd expansion are discussed.By UNL BeefWatch

Anaplasmosis is a blood borne bacterial disease primarily transmitted by ticks and contaminated needles. Dr. Matt Hille discusses the disease, symptoms and options to mitigate impact depending upon herd location and rate of infection.By UNL BeefWatch

Cattle health and performance was analzyed from weaning through harvest comparing three growing and finishing systems that included conventional performance enhancing technology or were all natural.By UNL BeefWatch