Information about raising all types of beef in Wisconsin: production and business management, beef quality assurance, housing, well-being, nutrition, and reproduction.
Mantener un programa reproductivo exitoso en nuestra moderna operaciĆ³n lechera y de carne requiere dedicaciĆ³n. Si bien es gratificante escuchar un anuncio de preƱez, no hay mucho que el encargado pueda hacer con esa informaciĆ³n. Excepto esperar.
The University of Nebraska has a valuable article addressing important considerations for meeting beef cow needs during cold spells.
Finding a way to add extra value to your product may take more time and effort, but in the long run it may lead to a sustainable and profitable option for your beef operation.Ā
Para mantener su tamaƱo, la tasa de reemplazo anual de un hato para carne por lo general es igual a la cantidad de vacas que salen anualmente debido a la
muerte, a su comercializaciĆ³n o su sacrificio. Se ha sugerido una tasa de reemplazo tĆpica del 15Ā % (Thomas). Entonces, para el hato promedio de vacas y becerros de Wisconsin con 25 vacas, se necesitan cuatro reemplazos por aƱo. Los productores deben decidir entonces si adquirir reemplazos o criar sus propias vaquillas es lo mejor para sus operaciones.
As we begin to make our way through winter, it is important to remember that cattle with a clean open hair coat with shelter from wind are less impacted by cold stress than those with dirty, matted, and/or wet hair coats and those exposed to the wind.
Creating beef-on-dairy calves can add additional revenue to your dairy operation, but if considering transitioning from a dairy operation to beef enterprise, there are several points to consider.
Getting hay harvested in a timely manner has been troublesome this year, resulting in an abundance of poor-quality forage.
To optimize cow productivity, evaluating nutrient levels in winter feed for cows is necessary.
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.
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.
