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Genetics & Reproduction

Selecting and breeding cattle with desirable traits for better fertility, growth rate, feed efficiency, and carcass quality.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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

Esta hoja informativa le ayudarÔ 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.

Defined breeding season: Simple yet important strategy

Defined breeding season: Simple yet important strategy

Having a set breeding season is crucial for cattle producers. But determining the ideal length of that season for your herd can be complicated.

Crossbreeding Can Benefit Cow-calf Producers

Crossbreeding Can Benefit Cow-calf Producers

Crossbreeding is overlooked as a tool that has many benefits for beef producers to improve herd productivity. A well-planned crossbreeding program leads to improvements in both the calf crop and the lifetime of momma cows compared to straight bred cows.

Tips for Helping Cows and Calves Recover After Dystocia

Tips for Helping Cows and Calves Recover After Dystocia

While other articles discuss when and how to deliver calves, this one helps you assist the calf and cow in recovering from a difficult calving (dystocia). Providing post-calving care following dystocia makes a huge difference for the dam and her calf.

Defining success for reproductive and calf crop performance

Defining success for reproductive and calf crop performance

Setting herd goals is one of the first steps towards driving on-farm success.

Determinación del estado de preñez bovino

Determinación del estado de preñez bovino

Mantener un programa reproductivo exitoso en nuestra moderna operación lechera y de carne requiere dedicación. Si bien es gratificante escuchar un anuncio de preñez, no hay mucho que el encargado pueda hacer con esa información. Excepto esperar.

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