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BEEF HERD MANAGEMENT CALENDAR
For late March Calving Cows

*Month

General Management

Feeding

Health

May (3)

• Continue calving

• Breed yearling heifers beginning 20 days before cows.

• Plan fly control program.

• Watch for grass tetany.

• Brand if in brand area.

• Implant steer calves?

• Hold off grass until adequate - may need to feed and supplement cows until grass is adequate.

• Continue feeding magnesium oxide.

• Provide salt, free choice - locate away from water.

• Be sure water supply is adequate.

• Vaccine open cows for vibriosis, leptospirosis, IBR, BVD (optional; MLV- consult veterinarian, killed vaccine -safe when given anytime) if not vaccinated as replacement heifers. Consult your veterinarian.

• Vaccinate calves for blackleg & malignant edema.


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