Managing Heat Conditions is Important for Cattle Comfort and Efficiency
Minimize heat’s negative effects on your cattle with these tips.
Kansas State University Research and Extension Beef Veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff says temperature, humidity, wind speed and solar radiation all affect cattle. Producers do need to watch daytime temperatures; however, Tarpoff says, nighttime temperatures are just as important in preventing heat stress.
Congenital Defects May Be Linked to Silage Consumption During Pregnancy
How to avoid deformed calves when feeding silage to pregnant cows.
Dan Buskirk, beef Extension specialist at Michigan State University, says corn silage is an excellent feed in terms of energy content for most classes of livestock. Occasionally, however, producers have seen congenital defects in calves after feeding silage to their cows during pregnancy.
Asian Longhorned Tick Found in Three Areas of Missouri, Seven in Ohio
Invasive pest is of concern to cattle producers.
University of Missouri and Ohio State University researchers are tracking the invasive Asian longhorned tick, which causes weight loss, lost pregnancies and even death in cattle.
June 7, 2023 | Vol. 15 : No. 6-A
Beef Cattle Research Update
Bunk space requirements for growing beef cattle limit-fed a high-energy diet.
Research has shown limit-feeding high-energy diets can improve feed efficiency in growing calves compared with traditional high-roughage diets fed ad libitum. Since grain generally costs less per unit of energy than roughage, limit-feeding may reduce the feed cost of gain.
Hairy Heel Warts Affect Beef Cattle as Well as Dairy
Tips for preventing and treating hairy heel warts.
Digital dermatitis, often called hairy heel warts or strawberry foot rot, can cause severe lameness in beef and dairy cattle. Doerte Doepfer, veterinarian and professor of food animal production medicine at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has done a lot of research on this disease and offers tips for managing the problem.
Don’t Feed Cows Like You Did 20 Years Ago
Genetics for growth and carcass traits have advanced. Has your nutrition program?
The cattle industry is constantly evolving, and producers must evolve with it to maximize the potential of their herd. Case in point: nutrition.
