Sailing Through the Transition
The days before and after calving are important to cow and calf health
The transition stage in dairy cattle consists of the 60 days prior...
Developing Dairy Heifers
There are many factors to consider when raising or buying dairy replacements
The historically low cattle inventory across the nation has some cattle producers looking...
The Influence of Nutrition on Birthweight
Moderation is key to easy births and healthy calves
The way producers manage the nutrition of pregnant dams can impact calves’ birthweights and their ability...
The Fly Battle
Methods to combat horn flies in cattle herds
The horn fly is an important pest due to the negative impact it can have on cattle...
Testing the Waters
Producers should be proactive in testing water sources
Livestock producers invest money and time into providing the best forage, feed rations and supplements for their...
Potential Hazards Lurking in Pastures
After years of drought, poisonous plants and weeds could be emerging
This spring the beauty of green pastures throughout the Ozarks is a special view...
Managing First-Calf Heifers for Optimal Performance
Management is far from over after heifers calve
Producers who raise their own replacement females invest a significant amount of time and money to develop...
Minimizing Cattle Handling Stress
Setups don’t need to be elaborate or expensive to be effective
Many times, working cattle can be stressful for animals and producers. The proper placement,...
Setting and Sticking to Breeding Objectives
Producers should be focused on what the ultimate goal is
Safe to say, from one cattle operation to the next goals are as uniquely diverse...
Invasive Tick Species Carries New Disease
Asian longhorned ticks should be a concern for producers in the Ozarks
An invasive tick species, the Asian longhorned tick, is making its way into...
