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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I predict mature weight in my bulls and cows assuming they are in a correct BCS?
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: May 31st, 2007
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After harvesting wheat under a pivot, what is the best to plant for winter cow feed.
Answers: Dr. Jerry Volesky, Associate Professor of Agronomy
West Central Research & Extension Center - North Platte, North Platte, NE
Date published: June 1st, 2007
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When feeding wet distillers grain, at what level do you feel you need to add supplemental thiamine?
Answers: Dr. Galen Erickson, Assistant Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
Date published: June 4th, 2007
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I was wondering if the higher inclusion rates of WDG in cattle feeding rations is having any effect on the larger frames that fat cattle have been expressing. Protein makes the frame and energy makes the fat is kind of the old saying, but is that what's actually happening?
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: June 23rd, 2007
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What is the best way and most effective way to control flies with cattle?
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: June 26th, 2007
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Have there been any surveys conducted similar to custom rate survey or land price survey to determine annual cost to run a beef cow in the different areas of Nebraska? If so, where can I find that information?
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: July 2nd, 2007
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I have 10 first-calf-hefiers that have all had calved in the last 90 day period. All calves are between 3 months old and 2 weeks old. I've not been able to try to A.I. the cows and I have no bull. Can I still get them rebred with synchronization to synch them all in heat together then A.I. or rent a bull?
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: July 3rd, 2007
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Want to fly turnips into standing corn,current farming tenant reluctant. Wants to be compensated for water usage and nitrogen usage, have not been able to find data on these items. Tenant also concerned that left-over bulbs may create problem for later seeding. Would it be appropriate to compensate the tenant? Should a variety of brassica without a bulb be used? With regard to N would the cows return what the turnips use?
Answers: Dr. Bruce Anderson, Professor of Agronomy
Agronomy & Horticulture, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: July 15th, 2007
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What is the estimated feed conversion on a holstein steer fed full feed of ground ear corn with commercial supplement making a 14% ration? No forage is provided. These cattle will be fed from about 500# to 1200-1300# in a dry lot situation. How much ear corn per animal will it take in your opinion?
Answers: Dr. Terry Mader, Professor of Animal Science
Northeast Research and Extension Center - Concord, Concord, NE
Date published: July 15th, 2007
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Turnips.. 25 miles SW of Fairbury... During what time interval do you recommend them to be planted for fall grazing? Other advice is welcome.
Answers: Dr. Bruce Anderson, Professor of Agronomy
Agronomy & Horticulture, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: July 25th, 2007
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