Calving Management and Reducing Calf Losses in Beef Herds
Factors Causing Calving Difficulty Every year a significant number of calves are lost at birth due to complications of parturition… read more
Calving Season – Not the Time to Skimp on Nutrition
The 2020 drought across the Great Plains has made hay scarce for many producers. Additionally, the pandemic has affected oil… read more
Understanding the Importance of Your Herd’s Energy Reserves
The energy reserves of a herd are a direct correlation to nutrient supply and balance. Feed prices account for greater… read more
2020 Cattle Market Snapshot
Northwest Farm Credit Services Dec. 31, 2020 Executive Summary COVID-19 and the resulting market volatility continue to be a major… read more
Proper technique is safest on calf pullers
Some calves are injured at birth by improper pulling methods, especially when using a mechanical calf puller. Dr. Matt Miesner… read more
Don’t forget the bulls this winter
Five thousand dollars – that’s what the average commercial producer spends on a bull. While most commercial producers don’t spend… read more
Understand the bonding process for a successful union
The bond between mother and calf has several factors that can strengthen or mitigate that first encounter. Knowing how to… read more
Strategic Bedding in the Winter
Key Takeaways Bedding cattle during extreme cold conditions dramatically reduces maintenance energy costs and improves gain and feed efficiency with… read more
Late Gestation Planning Prior to Calving
For most, weaning is in the books and pregnancy detection is complete or soon to be underway. Now is the… read more
Veterinary Feed Directive: What You Can’t Do With a VFD
Livestock producers and veterinarians have been adjusting to the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) rules which were put into effect on… read more
