Holding the Line with Daily and Enhanced Biosecurity
Biosecurity plans and premises maps help farms prevent, contain, and manage disease threats, support movement permits during outbreaks, and strengthen daily and emergency preparedness.
Articles
How to boost second-calf success in young beef cows
Est. read time: 4 minutes How to boost second-calf success in young beef cows Introduction How to manage for long-term productivity Nutritional management for young cows Take a look at breeding decisions Summary Return to Top Introduction Reproduction is key to profitability in beef cow-calf operations. When cows fail to conceive and calve on a […]
Feeding Through 2024 Forages
Dr. Garland Dahlke, research scientist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, discussed how wet growing and harvest conditions can significantly reduce forage quality and alter feeding strategies for sheep and goat producers.
Seasonal Lice Activity in Cattle: When and How to Treat
Cattle and lice can co-exist when lice don’t get the upper hand. Closely observe your cattle during the winter and quickly (and effectively) treat to reduce production losses for your cattle.
The Asian Longhorned Tick: An Emerging Threat
The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive species spreading toward Wisconsin and threatening cattle health. It can reproduce rapidly, cause heavy infestations, and transmit Theileria orientalis, a disease that leads to anemia, reduced productivity, and death. This article reviews the risks and outlines steps producers can take to protect their herds.
▶️ Watch: Key Considerations for Rebuilding Your Cow Herd
Iowa State’s Dr. Randie Culbertson breaks down the essentials of herd expansion. Learn how to strategically balance genetics and reproduction to build a more resilient, profitable cow-calf operation when rebuilding your herd.
Genetic Selection Using NSIP
Rusty Burgett discusses how genetic selection tools can be used to make more informed breeding decisions in commercial and seedstock flocks.
Ewe and Ram Management for A Successful Breeding Season
Dr. Justin Luther discusses management considerations for ewes and does during late gestation, a period when nutritional and health demands increase rapidly.
Feeding your Flock’s Genetic Potential with Proper Nutritional Management
Dr. Andrew Weaver covers the basics of nutritional supply and demand; examples will be provided to walk through the process of determining the nutritional demands of the flock and potential corrective actions.
Cooking and Grilling Lamb
Proper cooking of lamb products is the key to a rewarding eating experience.