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I have a cow and her calf that have been separated by the fenceline for almost 6 weeks now. They were briefly together the other day and the calf was looking very interested in his mom's udder so I separated them again. If he were to try to nurse, could he stimulate mom to give milk again? He is about 6 mo. old now. I would like to put them back together in the herd.
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: November 20th, 2008
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How many bulls should you run in a pasture with 110 pairs? What should the age difference, if any, should there be between bulls?
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: November 24th, 2008
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How much hay will a young beef female eat a winter? Cows are about 1 year and six month old.
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: November 30th, 2008
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How does a person figure how much corn to buy to finish out a 600 lb steer? ADG will be 3.5 lbs. Is there a ratio or rule of thumb to follow when figuring out how corn to buy?
Answers: Dr. Galen Erickson, Associate Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
Date published: December 1st, 2008
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Do feedyards generally charge storage on corn if you haul your corn in and use your own corn to feed your cattle there?
Answers: Dr. Galen Erickson, Associate Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
Date published: December 1st, 2008
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Supplement for cows on winter range that calve March 1, 2009. BCS a pretty solid 5 to 5+ across the board. I am currently feeding 38% Protein, 2.25% fat cake at the rate of .75# per day every 3rd day. I plan to move to 1.5# per day every 3rd day at Jan 1. Have an opportunity on some 15% Protien; 7% Fat cake at $285/Ton. Paying $375/Ton for the 38%. I am not sure of the math to let me compare. The every 3rd day part on 38% works for us. I suspect the 15% will need to be fed more frequently.
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: December 11th, 2008
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I recently bought seven older bred cows, 8-10 yrs old, that are a bit on the thin side. What is the best way to get them back in good condition before the March calving season?
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: December 12th, 2008
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We rent hay ground. In past we put up large round bales, paid 1/3 mkt rate/ton to landlord. 2008 we put up large rounds and small square bales. What is the custom rate/rent to the land lord for hay rent when it's put up in sm sqs?
Answers: Dr. Jerry Volesky, Associate Professor of Agronomy
West Central Research & Extension Center - North Platte, North Platte, NE
Date published: December 14th, 2008
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Can you tell me what the current grazing rate is for sandhill pasture in Lincoln County Nebraska for cow/calf pairs?
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: December 20th, 2008
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My dad and I are trying to find ways to use ddgs in our cow calf operation. Our main reason is the increase cost of protien tubs. We want to feed the ddgs free choice to calves grazing stalks. Could it be cut with salt or another product to limit daily consumption?
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: December 30th, 2008
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