
Tag Archives calf

WLPIP calf price insurance deadline extended
Three-week extension includes nine purchasing days

Now is a good time to check udders of cows and bred heifers
Paying attention to teat and udder conformation greatly reduces the odds of having a cow with mastitis

Inducing cows is always a risk-and-reward scenario
Many factors need to be considered and no two cases are exactly alike

Are you willing to share animal traits info?

The benefits of vaccinating calves for BRD

Now’s your time to catch up on cattle feeding tips

There are extra challenges in wintering cows this year
Early weaning, supplement feed, and feeding vitamins earlier should be considered

Rules of thumb when pricing cattle

There’s progress but best practices often ignored
A deep dive into uptake of recommended cow-calf practices shows ‘there’s room for improvement’

Cattle producers have made a lot of progress but still have a ways to go
The latest in-depth survey of the cow herd shows higher rates of vaccination, but gaps remain
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