How Important is a Perfect Udder on a Beef Cow?
This article is a summary of the 2019 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report “The Effect of Cow Udder Score on Subsequent Calf Performance in the Nebraska Sandhills”. Joslyn K. Beard, Jacki A. Musgrave, Rick N. Funston and J. Travis Mulliniks were collaborators on this research study and report. Listen to a discussion of the content in […]
Read More →Facing Short Hay Inventory? Here’s What You Can Do
Flooding in many parts of the country may mean less hay for the winter. Drought is a problem in other places. No matter the reason, here are some tips for making it through the winter.
Read More →Grab the Bull by the Horns – What to Consider When Buying a Bull
Are you looking for a new bull? This January 2018 article has some suggestions as you search. The purchase of a bull is a significant investment and represents the genetic future of the calves and in many cases replacement heifers that will go into the cowherd. The following are thoughts on a process that producers […]
Read More →Prepping for Calving Season
Most of these tips apply to any kind of livestock that will be giving birth. So check it out!
Read More →Are Your Cow-Calf Share and Cash Lease Agreements Up to Snuff?
The fall of the year is often a convenient time for those involved in cow-calf share and cash leases of spring calving cows to revisit the terms of the agreement. Market values of cattle, interest rates, pasture rental rates and feed costs can change significantly from year to year. Discussing how the share or […]
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