Thinking ahead for our winter hay needs
It may seem a bit premature, but now is the time to ensure enough hay or forages are put away for winter.
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Preplan Preconditioning Tasks
Preconditioning beef calves prepares them for a successful weaning and life after they leave home. The goal of your farm’s preconditioning program is to build a health and nutrition plan that meets the buyer’s expectations and includes tasks your farm can achieve.
Are your bulls ready for the breeding season?
As spring calving wraps up, it’s time to turn our attention toward breeding season.UW-Madison Extension offers tips for cow-calf producers to implement breeding soundness exams on their bulls.
Managing worms on summer pastures
UW-Madison Extension provides information to help herd managers understand the complex relationship between parasitic worms and cattle, enabling them to couple best practices in pasture management with the strategic use of deworming products.
Fly Control for Beef Cattle
UW-Madison Extension provides tips on controlling horn and face flies.
Preconditioning Tools Available
UW-Madison Extension experts have designed tools that will producers with their preconditioning programs.
Raising beef cattle looks different on every farm
Spring is just around the corner which makes it a great time to consider what you would like to change. Some people have personal goals for change, but what about your farm goals? Are there aspects of the farm you would like to upgrade, incorporate new technology, or change all together?
Digging deeper into breeding costs for the beef cow-calf operation
Fertility is a major factor in determining beef cow calf herd profitability. UW-Madison Extension provides tips and tools to assess the true cost for various breeding options.
Winter Management of your Beef Herd
This article was recently published in Wisconsin Agriculturist Magazine In Wisconsin, winter is a fact of life in which severe cold temperatures, wind chills, and blowing and drifting snow are common occurrences. Cattle can adapt to cold temperatures and maintain condition if provided the appropriate nutrition and environmental protections. Let’s take a look at some […]
Lice Management For Cattle
This article was originally published in Wisconsin Agriculturist Most beef farmers are familiar with the onslaught of lice during the winter. It is a common fact that lice populations on cattle peak during the winter months. But what are lice? Lice are small, flat-bodied insects with legs modified for grasping hairs. These creatures are dependent […]
