Unl Beefwatch

Dr. Sandy Johnson from KSU discusses research she has done looking at the potential impacts of grazing cows and heifers on wheat pasture right prior to breeding.

Dr. Halden Clark discusses his experience in working with land ownersand cow owners in custom grazing cows on corn residue in the winter.

Dr. Reinaldo Cooke discusses where the pheromone originates, what it does and recent research spanning production from weaned calves to the harvest of market ready cattle.

Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead discusses the bacteria that cause the disease and principles to help prevent it and care for calves.

A recently released guide provides insights into management practices that can increase the value producers receive from market cows and bulls.

Dr. Mary Drewnoski discusses research showing that cows utilizing non-green feed may need higher levels of vitamin A supplementation to provide adequate levels in colostrum for calf health and vigor.

The value and importance of nutritional strategies for getting first-calf heifers to conceive with their second calf.

Two genetic factors that increase risk and one that provides protection from BCHF are discussed.

Calving distribution and pounds produced per acre can be measures of productivity for a cow-calf enterprise.

Dr. Volesky discusses different forage options, seeding rates, and fertility needs for spring annuals.

Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead discusses the why behind retained placentas and how recommended care for cows has changed.

Dr. Jordan Wicks shares things to think through and remember when sending an animal in for processing.

Dr. Rick Funston discusses ranch level research looking at the impacts of feeding MGA for 18 days instead of 14 days on heifer estrus expression and AI pregnancy rates.

Dr. Clay Mathis discusses characteristics of effective ranch managers and lessons learned while director of the KRIRM.

Dr. Blasi from KSU discusses limit feeding research and how timing of feeding during cold weather can impact cattle performance.

Things to consider for cattle care as well as the saftey and well being of people is discussed.

Fundamentals of the stages of calving, when to assist and how to help the new calf get started are all discussed.

Feed resources, target market and current cow herd genetics should shape bull selection decisions.

A Sandhills ranchers shares thoughts on how leasing bulls has benefited their operation.

The size and scope of the Canadian cattle industry, the issues producers face there and their interaction with the United States is discussed.