April (2)

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 15^th-25^th vaccinate all pregnant cows not yet calved w/Scours vaccine.