2008 Post Weaning Options for Calves
Without question, in 2008, for cow‐calf producers to maintain profitability, adding weight to light calves, post weaning is an outstanding way to add value and put more dollars in your pocket. Here are some current trials that highlight supplements and other areas for consideration when backgrounding or developing cattle. |
Dry Cow Management
Dry cow management is an integral part of total herd management. There are five keys to maintaining an excellent dry cow program. |
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Impact of Moderate and High Weaning Weight EPD Sires on Cow Productivity
Expected progeny differences for growth traits are well documented and used by a large segment of the beef cattle industry. Calf weaning weight is greatly influenced by genetic potential for growth, therefore verification of how reliable weaning weight EPDs are on commercial cow herds needs to be studied. |
Does Ryegrass Variety Matter in a Beef Stocker Program?
Research conducted by the LSU AgCenter in the 1980s clearly revealed a profit potential for stocker beef production in Louisiana. Annual ryegrass has the productivity during the cooler parts of the year (late-fall, winter, and spring) and the nutritional quality necessary for growing beef animals to play a major role in most Louisiana beef stocker programs. |
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