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Livestock Risk Protection Insurance: A Tool to Help Manage Risk

Livestock Risk Protection Insurance: A Tool to Help Manage Risk

To help mitigate price risk, beef producers can look at using Livestock Risk Protection Insurance (LRP) to protect against unforeseen price drops.

Remember Energy Needs During the Last Trimester

Remember Energy Needs During the Last Trimester

By helping cows stay clean and dry, especially during their last trimester, beef producers can expect better and more productive cow-calf pairs this spring.

▶️ Watch: Handling Facilities

▶️ Watch: Handling Facilities

Dr. Ron Gill, Texas A&M Extension Livestock specialist discusses considerations for designing corrals that cattle understand and fit into existing spaces.

Direct Marketing Meat: Beef

Direct Marketing Meat: Beef

Direct marketing offers a way for beef producers to potentially capture more value for their livestock.

From Conception to Calving: Managing Replacement Heifers After Breeding

From Conception to Calving: Managing Replacement Heifers After Breeding

Post-breeding management is crucial, but often overlooked in a heifer development program.

Invest in Superior Bulls Today for Better Profitability Tomorrow

Invest in Superior Bulls Today for Better Profitability Tomorrow

While cattle prices are high, it might be a good time to improve different aspects of your farm. Fencing, handling facilities, hay storage, and even the cattle themselves can benefit from wise investment.

Synchronization Protocols and Compliance for Beef Cattle Reproduction

Synchronization Protocols and Compliance for Beef Cattle Reproduction

When selecting synchronization protocols, farmers should consider their performance goals, labor, and handling facilities.

The Third Trimester- Getting ready for successful calving

The Third Trimester- Getting ready for successful calving

Management of the cow herd during the third trimester has implications for both the cow and the calf. This article looks at some of the challenges, potential negative outcomes, and importance of good management during this time.

Ayudar las vacas y a los terneros a recuperarse después de una Distocia

Ayudar las vacas y a los terneros a recuperarse después de una Distocia

Esta hoja informativa le ayudará a asistir al ternero y a la vaca en su recuperación tras un parto difícil (distocia). Proporcionar cuidados después del parto tras una distocia marca una gran diferencia para la madre y su ternero.

Las tres etapas del parto bovino

Las tres etapas del parto bovino

El proceso de parto consta de tres etapas: dilatación del cuello uterino, parto del ternero, y la expulsión de la placenta.

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