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Beef Cow Body Condition Scoring
by Jason M. Warner et al.
MF3677
An illustrated poster that shows how cattle look at different body condition scores as they gain weight, from thin cattle at BCS 3 to fleshy ones at BCS 7. Color, 20 x 30 inch poster. Free, but the order limit is one poster.
Published Date: Dec 2024
Guide to Body Condition Scoring Beef Cows and Bulls
by Jaymelynn Farney et al.
MF3274
Information for producers on how and why to use body condition scoring. 8-page, color.
Revision Date: Oct 2024
FDA-Approved Injectable Beef Cattle Antimicrobials
MF2848
Describes medications, methods, and dosage to treat bacterial and rickettsial diseases that infect cattle. Includes withdrawal times to avoid drug residue in cattle slaughtered for meat. 4-page, color.
Published Date: Sep 2024
Coccidiosis
MF2209
Coccidiosis is an intestinal disease caused by protozoa, primarily affecting cattle aged 1 month to 1 year, though all ages can be infected. The disease is caused by Eimeria species, with Eimeria bovis and Eimeria zuernii being the most common. The protozoa invade intestinal cells, multiply rapidly, and cause cell rupture. The final stage, oocysts, are shed in feces and are highly resistant to environmental stress. Oocysts contaminate feed and water, and once ingested by other animals, the life cycle restarts. Clinical signs often appear under stress conditions, such as weather changes or overcrowding, but many infected cattle show no symptoms. 2 pages, color.
Revision Date: Sep 2024
Identification and Management of Blue-green Algae in Farm Ponds
by Scott Fritz Steve Ensley Carol Baldwin
MF3065
This publication provides information about blue-green algae, its description, causes, and steps to take if found. Color, 4 pages.
Revision Date: Aug 2024
Enhancing Intensive Early Stocking plus Late-Season Grazing for Stocker Cattle in the Kansas Flint Hills
by Clenton Owensby Walter H. Fick
MF3569
The publication describes a three-year grazing rotation of two years of enhanced intensive early stocking plus late-season grazing followed by one year of season-long grazing at the normal grazing rate. This proved to be a sustainable grazing scheme, which greatly increased profitability for stocker grazing in the Kansas Flint Hills region. 4 pages, color.
Published Date: May 2021
Beef Cattle: Practices to Improve Sustainability
by Jaymelynn Farney et al.
MF3269
Producers can reduce the environmental impact of livestock production while increasing profits by using the practices suggested in this fact sheet. 4-page, color.
Published Date: Aug 2019
Managing Spring Planted Cover Crops for Livestock Grazing under Dryland Conditions in the High Plains Region
by Joe Brummer Sandy Johnson et al.
MF3443
Recommended practices for species selection, adjusting stocking rates, and grazing. Produced in collaboration with extension specialists and research scientists at Colorado State University and University of Nebraska. Colorado's page for this publication: Managing Spring Planted Cover Crops...
Published Date: Dec 2018
Understanding and Diagnosing Pregnancy Loss in Beef Cattle
by Sandy Johnson Gregg Hanzlicek
MF3584
Description of factors that can cause loss of pregnancy in beef cows. Cattle diseases, mold, parasites, poor nutrition, vaccination errors, hot weather, and other sources of stress can reduce the probability that pregnant cows will produce calves. 8 pages, color.Published Date: Oct 2021
Why aren’t my cows pregnant?
by Sandy Johnson Gregg Hanzlicek
MF3585
Publication addresses questions often asked when troubleshooting low pregnancy rates in cattle. Includes common terminology and realistic expectations. Poor reproductive performance, by both cows and bulls, must be considered. 8 pages, b/w.Published Date: Oct 2021
Diet and Feed Management to Reduce Gaseous Emissions from Livestock Production
by Zifei Liu
MF3386
Gaseous emissions from livestock can be reduced through proper diet and feed management. This publication outlines principles and practices for achieving this goal. 4 pages, b/w.Published Date: Nov 2017
Nutritional Management of Cows by Body Condition
by Jaymelynn Farney et al.
MF3275
How to use body condition scoring to develop a beef cow nutrition program. 4-page, color.Published Date: Sep 2017
Estimating Water Requirements for Mature Beef Cows
by Courtney Spencer Megan Rolf Chris Richards David Lalman
MF3303
This publication explains water needs for beef cattle and estimates daily water requirements considering temperature and feed intake. 4-page, color.Published Date: Dec 2016
Managing Cows in Confinement
MF3115
When drought or other factors increase competition for grazing land, beef producers may consider moving cattle off grass and feeding them in a confinement pen. This publication provides information on culling decisions, diets, housing, and other concerns associated with this practice. 8-page, color.Published Date: Aug 2014
Body Condition Scorecord for Cattle
MF3230
Body condition scores are visual assessments used to evaluate animals and make decisions about nutrition and management. This 5- by 8-inch laminated scorecard is a handy reference for evaluating cow body condition in the field.Revision Date: Oct 2016
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