Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 152 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 104 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 67 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 35 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 123 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Author: Tommy Yankey
Major Program: Beef
Due to low quality forages being harvested last fall cattle herds came through the winter in extremely thin Body Condition. In order for cattle to maintain a yearly production cycle, they must breed back within 80-85 days after calving. Body Condition Scoring is an effective management tool to estimate the energy reserves of a cow. Many factors influence the postpartum interval but body condition score of the cow at the time of calving has the greatest impact on subsequent rebr
Author: Tommy Yankey
Major Program: Beef
Rough hair coat has long been associated with Tall Fescue toxicosis, a condition in cattle that consume endophyte infected tall fescue. This fungus produces toxins that decrease production and make rough hair coats in cattle that consume infected fescue. All cattle tend to get rougher hair coats in late winter, but ny April to early May, hair coats should have slacked off. Cattle that are well suited to their environment suffer less stress. One of the greatest environment
Author: Tommy Yankey
Major Program: Beef
From birth until weaning, calves undergo rapid hindgut microbial development as they transition from a predominately milk diet to grazing. The fermentation that occurs in the hindgut of calves is essential for diet nutrient utilization and growth performance as well as defense against pathogenic gastro-intestinal disease (ex. scours). Little is currently known about beef microbial development and no studies have been previously conducted looking at different management systems on far
