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Vaccination to Improve Beef Calf Health
The goals for vaccinating beef calves are to protect the calf against potential disease-causing agents, to begin to provide protection for the calf’s entry into the adult herd or the feedlot, and to increase or at least maintain herd immunity.
▶️ Watch: Transitioning to Electronic Identification, what Wisconsin cattle producers need to know
UW-Madison Division of Extension Livestock Program facilitated a discussion on Oct 30, 2024, about official identification of cattle using electronic ID and the importance of livestock premises registration.
Hay sampling and forage testing for the beef cow herd
Getting hay harvested in a timely manner has been troublesome this year, resulting in an abundance of poor-quality forage.
Winter Cow Protein Needs
To optimize cow productivity, evaluating nutrient levels in winter feed for cows is necessary.
Livestock Risk Protection Insurance: A Tool to Help Manage Risk
To help mitigate price risk, beef producers can consider using Livestock Risk Protection Insurance (LRP) to protect against unforeseen price drops.
Using Genomics as a Decision-Making Tool for Commercial Replacement Heifers
Genomic testing can save beef producers time and money when deciding which heifers to retain within their herd. A comparison of two commercial heifers explains how to interpret genomic reports.
Fall 2024 Cattle Feeder Enterprise Projections Now Available
To assist with the task of determining what cattle feeders can pay for feeder calves UW-Madison Division of Extension has assembled a set of fall projections.
Feral Hogs in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has had only a few isolated feral hog sightings. However, we all need to do our part to make sure we keep this significant threat to our environment and agricultural operations under control.
How reputation influences feeder calves’ value
Seller reputation is often included in discussions on traits that influence feeder calf prices. Yet, historically it has not had a value assigned to it as many other traits have.
Vaccination to Improve Reproductive Health in Wisconsin Cow-Calf Herds
Reproductive diseases of concern for Wisconsin’s cow-calf herds include those caused by bacteria, protozoa, and viruses.
