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Breaking down the components of pre-breeding exams

While visual evaluations of potential replacement heifers help disqualify those with obvious physical limitations, pre-breeding examinations including pelvic measurements and reproductive tract scoring can clarify exactly where the quality lies.

February 7, 2023

Bruce Derksen

For cow-calf producers, it’s impossible to determine which of their heifers will become their most profitable long-term females simply by eyeballing them over the fence.

Culling decisions and marketing cull cows

A lot of producers may not give much thought to the value of cull cows, but they can represent a sizable chunk of a cow-calf operation’s revenue. Careful consideration should be made as to how they are marketed.

August 31, 2022

Heather Smith Thomas

Part of every cattle operation’s annual income is from cull cows; older cows or poor-producing cows are sold to make room in the herd for younger and/or better replacements.

How to handle late calvers

February 24, 2022

Jaclyn De Candio

When it comes to a cattle operation’s profitability and efficiency, reproductive life is one of the most important metrics for a brood cow. A continuous calving program with timely rebreeding contributes to a better cash flow and easier management.

Midwest/North: Selection of replacement heifers: Start with the end in mind

October 25, 2021

Travis Meteer

Careful consideration in selecting replacement heifers is vital to the future of a cattle herd. Each producer will have different priorities depending on herd goals. However, these selection tips will help incorporate proven selection strategies into your keep/cull process.

West: Hard cull decisions in a drought

August 24, 2021

Carmen Willmore

I looked back on my fall grazing article from 2020 to see what I wrote and saw the words “during a dry year such as this.”

Poll: Ranchers utilize several drought management options

August 3, 2021

It's no secret that much of the U.S., especially the western states, is experiencing severe drought conditions. Weather experts and many other professionals in the agricultural industry have seen this dry spell coming for some time, and have consequently urged producers to have a drought managment plan in place before it becomes necessary to enact one.

Water supply and quality are critical for drought resilience

March 24, 2021

Miranda Meehan

Access to good-quality water is one of the limiting factors in most grazing systems. During drought, this becomes an even greater challenge as water sources become low, creating water shortage and potential for toxicity.

Short-term focus and long-term problems

February 24, 2021

Jordan Thomas

Did you know there is a difference between economics and finance? If you are not familiar with the distinction, here it is in simple terms: Economics is about whether we should do something, and finance is about whether we can do something.

Tools to achieve higher profitability through increasing cow longevity

December 11, 2020

Anibal Ballarotti

Keeping cows in the herd longer equates to additional profits of $150 per cow, per lactation. Increasing the productive life of a dairy cow is achieved through genetic selection, management and a comfortable environment.

Midwest/North: Making decisions on cow herd numbers

October 23, 2020

Erika Lundy-Woolfolk

Marketing of retired breeding stock accounts for roughly 20% of an operation’s annual income. In times of herd consolidations, making the decision of which females to sell might be tough. While it’s easy to part with open cows, late-bred females may be more challenging.

Articles Tagged with ''culling decisions''

Breaking down the components of pre-breeding exams

Culling decisions and marketing cull cows

How to handle late calvers

Midwest/North: Selection of replacement heifers: Start with the end in mind

West: Hard cull decisions in a drought

Poll: Ranchers utilize several drought management options

Water supply and quality are critical for drought resilience

Short-term focus and long-term problems

Tools to achieve higher profitability through increasing cow longevity

Midwest/North: Making decisions on cow herd numbers

West: The value of records

South Central: Heifer development from weaning to breeding

Southeast: BCS – one of the best tools you have

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