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.
Silage for Beef Cattle Conference
Both experienced and non-experienced beef producers who have been making and managing silage for years, or those wanting to learn more should make plans to attend this years Silage for Beef Cattle Conference scheduled for March 17th.
REGISTER FOR FREE by March 2, 2022 HTTPS://GO.UNL.EDU/SILAGEFORBEEF2022
See agenda below:
8:30 AM Welcome and Introductions Dr. Kip Karges, Technical Services Manager, Lallemand Animal Nutrition
2022 Three State Beef Conference
Area beef producers should make plans to attend the annual Three-State Beef Conference that is scheduled for January 11, 12 and 13, 2022 with locations in Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska. The Three-State Beef Conference is designed to give beef cattle producers and others in the beef industry in Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska a regular update on current sire, cow-calf, and economic topics. All sessions will be held during the evening to help accommodate producers who work off the farm during the day.