Cattle Management
Pre-sale weight loss is often a largely ignored or misunderstood concept of marketing. While some aspects are out of a producer’s control, others can be affected by management practices, negotiation tactics, scheduling, feeding, low-stress handling and preconditioning.
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Best practices for training herding dogs
Well-trained dogs can be a great help when working cattle, but underprepared dogs and people can turn things sideways quickly. Putting the necessary work into training your dog can make all the difference.
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Precision animal management: What is it and how can it help you?
Thanks to new technologies, producers can manage cattle more precisely and efficiently. Learn how to apply precision animal management practices on your operation.
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Proper stocking rate as a drought resiliency tool
Once a ranch determines the feed requirements of its cows and the carrying capacity of its land, drought becomes a much more manageable challenge to navigate.
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7 calving season safety tips to keep in mind
Producers can make calving season more safe and less stressful by reviewing calving basics, gathering all necessary supplies and getting their facilities in shape.
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Retained placenta causes and treatments
The placenta should shed on its own, but in some instances, nutritional deficiencies or a difficult calving can keep the placenta retained. In this case, producers should monitor the cow for infection and avoid manual and antibiotic treatments.
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3 tips to keep in mind this calving season
Make calving season more successful by ensuring adequate colostrum, preventing cold stress and having a calving kit at the ready.
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Be prepared to assist during calving: Part 2
A veterinarian offers six best practices for safely pulling a calf.
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What's new on the Progressive Cattle podcast
Have you checked out the Progressive Cattle podcast recently? If not, here are some of the current topics and events you’re missing.
Veterinarians offer advice on resuscitating newborn calves
When faced with a weak or unresponsive calf, producers can clear airways using methods such as acupuncture or tickling the calf's nose to stimulate breathing. Artificial respiration, similar to CPR in humans, is another option.
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