Next-Level Management Strategies for Beef Cow-Calf Operations
The 2022 Three-State Beef Conference was held in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska and offers beef producers the opportunity to learn from specialists focusing on improving profitability through implementation of some next-level management strategies for beef cow-calf operations. Topics include beef bull development and longevity, marketing and risk management options and strategies, and matching cows to your environment. The link to recordings.
Cattle Risk Management Workshop - West Point, NE
Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 21, 2022 — Nebraska Extension will host a risk management workshop for cattle producers in West Point from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 16 at the Nielsen Center, 200 Anna Stalp Ave. Cattle producers will learn strategies designed to reduce risk exposure to achieve a profitable outcome in uncertain times.
Current issues facing the cattle industry will be discussed to help producers to make more informed decisions facing the industry.
Processing Newborn Calves
Producers anticipate calving season by working relentlessly to make sure their herd is properly managed, healthy, fed, and vaccinated. Once a cow has calved ideally there is a healthy calf to tend to, and a new set of protocols are administered for raising that calf. Due to the broad scope of the U.S. beef industry, producers’ strategies after weaning may vary. But before that time comes, specific procedures need to be conducted to properly manage the calf through weaning and prepare them for the next stage of production.
Calving Season Preparation
Some producers are beginning their spring calving while others are still a few months away. Here are some practices to consider when preparing for calving.
1. Be attentive to nutritional requirements of bred heifers/cows prior to breeding.