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April (2)
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• Continued calving manage procedures.
• Make final selection of replacement heifers.
• Market cull replacement heifers.
• Watch closely for grass tetany.
• Evaluate profit potential for creep feeding & use
of hormone implant.
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• Feed magnesium oxide in mineral mix if in grass tetany
prone area.
• Switch cows to lactation ration by 10-15 days after
calving.
• Hold off pasture until adequate growth for adequate
nutrition.
• Plan for winter feed supply.
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• Check bulls for breeding soundness and fertility.
• Vaccinate replacement heifers for vibriosis, leptospoirosis,
IBR, BVD (optional; MLV-consult veterinarian, killed vaccine - safe
when given anytime). Consult your veterinarian.
• 15th-25th vaccinate all pregnant
cows not yet calved w/Scours vaccine.
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