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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there any data on growing replacement heifers using corn gluten pellets instead of Dried Distillers Grain (DDGs). If not will the gluten pellets along with brome hay be a viable option in developing heifers.
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: August 17th, 2007
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How can I utilize ethanol byproducts into a heifer deveopment program in order to maximize profitability? I sell these heifers as bred heifers in the fall, so high AI conception rates and pregnancy rates are important to me. What would be the cheapest, most economical ration to feed these heifers. Keep in mind the AI conception rates.
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: August 19th, 2007
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We have some irrigated grass - about five years old - and this year the broad leaf weeds have become a problem in it. They are the type that can easily be controlled by spraying, but this would also kill the alfalfa that we planted with the grass. Any sugestions as what else we might do to control this problem?
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: August 21st, 2007
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I am trying to figure the profitability of selling beef at hanging weight and am wondering what percent of live weight i could use to calculate? How many pounds of meat i would get hanging weight? Also, what is the optimal live weight to butcher?
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: August 21st, 2007
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I heard on the radio that all livestock operations need to be inspected by the DEQ. Does this include cow/calf operations as well?
Answers: Dr. Rick Koelsch, Associate Professor of Biological Systems Engineering and Animal Science
Biological Systems, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: August 24th, 2007
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Can you direct me towards information regarding confinement feeding of beef cattle. I'm located in eastern Nebraska and runoff is a concern.
Answers: Dr. Rick Koelsch, Associate Professor of Biological Systems Engineering and Animal Science
Biological Systems, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: August 24th, 2007
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I want to keep a young bull to breed with, but it will be related to some of the herd. Some of the heifers are from the same father.
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: August 25th, 2007
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Educational resources needed: How many beef cattle breeds are there in the United States? World?
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: August 26th, 2007
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Is there an ideal weight range for a finshed feedlot steer. A weight that will help produce the top meat classification.
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: August 26th, 2007
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I'm trying to decide which breed of bull to introduce to my cows, Limousin or Beefmaster. I like what I've found in researching both breeds. I live in central Florida. I have nice sized mixed breed cows.
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: August 28th, 2007
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