Watch Bulls Before, During Breeding Season
Spotting problems early can save the breeding season. More than 80 percent of producers in North Dakota likely will have bulls actively breeding cows in their pastures on Aug. 1. “The importance of...
View ArticleCalving season – Time to evaluate udder soundness
Cow-calf producers should consider udder soundness as an economically relevant trait translating to the life or death of a newborn calf. The simple process of taking udder scores will improve overall...
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Now is a Great Time to Conduct a BCS on the Cowherd
Cattle prices are holding at record levels so far this fall. As we head into bred heifer sale season, there appears to be a lot of interest from producers eager to re-invest profits. Prices for heifer...
View ArticleSchedule the Breeding Soundness Exams Soon
Although the spring calving season may still be ongoing, the next breeding season is only a few weeks away. Now is the time to schedule the old and new bulls for their pre-breeding soundness...
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Calves = Very Valuable; Bulls Deemed “Satisfactory Potential Breeders” =...
Yes, you likely do recognize that same title from previous years in this publication but, we think it deserves repeating. Sounds simple enough: purchase bull; put bull with cows; calves appear in ~...
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Are the Bulls Ready for the Fall Breeding Season?
The fall breeding season is about two months away. If you have not assessed your bull battery recently, time is running out. Contact your local large animal veterinarian and make arrangements to see...
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Prepare For the Spring Cattle Breeding Season
A K-State veterinarian explains the purpose and importance of a bull breeding soundness exam. MANHATTAN, Kan. – April is here, and many cattle producers are likely thinking about the spring breeding...
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Are You in the Bull Market?
This article may seem several months early for many cattle producers in the Upper Midwest; the combine and grain dryer demand a lot more attention than the cow herd this time of year. However, early...
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Keep a Good Eye on them Bulls
Fall-calving cow herds will soon be entering the breeding season. By now the bulls should have passed a breeding soundness exam and have been found to be free of Trichomaniasis. (If this has not been...
View ArticleBull Management is a Key to Successful Breeding Seasons
Bull management before and during breeding season can improve producers’ chances for reproductive success, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Dr. Jason Banta, AgriLife Extension...
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Schedule Your Breeding Soundness Exams Soon!
Although the spring calving season may still be ongoing, the next breeding season is only a few weeks away. Now is the time to schedule the old and new bulls for their pre-breeding soundness...
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Don’t Forget to Test Your Herd Sires
Herd bulls will soon be running with the cowherd and breeding season will begin, starting a new cow/calf production cycle. Yet, before turning out sires, make sure they are able to do their job...
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Insurance for the Breeding Season
I received the call on Monday. I seem to receive this call 6-8 times each year. This particular rancher had just finished getting his cows diagnosed for pregnancy. He had 43 fall calving cows. Last...
View ArticleDemand More When Buying a Herd Sire
John F. Grimes, OSU Extension Beef Coordinator Bull buying season is well underway throughout the cow-calf regions across the country. If your calving season starts in January, you may have already...
View ArticleSchedule the Breeding Soundness Exams Soon
Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Although the spring calving season may still be ongoing, the next breeding season is only a few weeks away. Now is the time to schedule the old and new bulls for...
View ArticleFocus on Getting Cows Bred Early in the Breeding Season
I was speaking at a meeting one evening and I was talking about how nutrition affects reproduction. I got to the portion of the talk discussing how post-partum interval affects cows getting bred in a...
View ArticleCow-Calf Corner – Bulls & Breeding
Glenn Selk explains the correct bull-to-cow ratio for the upcoming breeding season. Source: Oklahoma State University
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How to Properly Manage Your Bulls for a Successful Breeding Season
By Robert Wells, Ph.D.Livestock Consultant Posted Feb. 1, 2019 A successful bull program does not happen by accident and requires planning all year long rather than only thinking about the bulls just...
View ArticleBulls Deemed “Satisfactory Potential Breeders” = Priceless!
John F. Grimes, OSU Extension Beef Coordinator and Stan Smith, OSU Extension PA, Fairfield County Perhaps to the inexperienced, or uniformed, it sounds simple enough: purchase bull; put bull with...
View ArticleK-State Veterinarian Urges Producers to Conduct Bull Soundness Exam
Test can determine if bull is ready for breeding season MANHATTAN, Kan. – This time of year, A.J. Tarpoff enjoys warmer temperatures and green grass just as much as the next guy, but you might cut him...
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