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Make the investment now to save later: focusing on farm improvements this spring - Buffalo Reflex
By Andy McCorkill, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist Posted 6/6/23 As I sit down to write this, it appears that spring has finally arrived! For many, including myself, it’s time to start thinking about getting some projects started around the farm.
Cattle feeding strategies from the MU Feedlot School in Mount Vernon
It’s no industry secret that countless unforeseeable events have unfolded over the last several years and upended the traditional beef processing segment of our industry. Although the roller coaster ride of the market we have been through hasn’t always been fun, it has opened opportunities for some producers to make the exposed flaws in the system a competitive advantage that has enabled them to increase the size of their overall business.
Selecting the Right Bull
Klaire Howerton February 22, 2021 Selecting the Right Bull2021-02-22T09:49:25-06:00 Farm Help Producers should look at their goals, and what did and didn’t go well with the previous herd sire If producers plan on leasing or purchasing a new bull for their breeding program, they will want to identify herd goals and utilize all available data on the sire before making a commitment.
Knowing the Signs
Klaire Howerton February 15, 2021 Knowing the Signs2021-02-11T13:11:45-06:00 Farm Help Knowing normal vital signs in young animals can alert producers to health issues When working with livestock, especially young ones, it’s important to catch health issues quickly so they can be treated swiftly and effectively. Knowing the vital sign for young animals and how to check for them can save a life. Calves A calf’s temperature should be between 100 and 102.5 degrees.
Selecting the Right Bull
Klaire Howerton February 15, 2021 Selecting the Right Bull2021-02-11T12:58:54-06:00 Farm Help Producers should look at their goals, and what did and didn’t go well with the previous herd sire If producers plan on leasing or purchasing a new bull for their breeding program, they will want to identify herd goals and utilize all available data on the sire before making a commitment.
Aiming for Prime
Klaire HowertonNovember 9, 2020 Aiming for Prime2020-11-04T10:22:16-06:00 Farm Help Genetics, management and extended feeding time can improve grades Prime beef grades can bring top dollar in the beef market, and producers may want to consider structuring their breeding, nutrition and management programs to hit prime grades, if possible. Producers working towards prime will need to be patient and consistent.
Got Twins?
Klaire HowertonNovember 4, 2020 Got Twins?2020-11-04T10:27:01-06:00 Farm Help Twins can cause added stress to the mother and producer While twins are not overly common in the cattle world, it does happen. It can be exciting to have a “two for one” situation, but it can also be a little more work for both the producer and the cow. “Twin calves are relatively uncommon. Estimates of somewhere between .5 percent and 2 percent of births each year come as twins.
Mizzou Athletics initiative meeting is Sept. 1 in Buffalo
Attention all Mizzou Athletics fans and supporters — the University of Missouri recently introduced an initiative to create a more “Black and Gold Presence” for MU and Mizzou Athletics across the state.
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