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Frequently Asked Questions
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Last week (9-21) I lost 3 healthy cows. Two died the same day both were in the 3rd stage and the calves were aborted or premature laying beside the cow. The 3rd cow had an 8 day old with her, calf is OK. I believe the deaths are Acorn related, all were 6 yrs old and very healthy. Can you reccommend any additive or suggest another possible cause? All pastures contain some Oak Trees.
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: September 28th, 2009
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At what age is it safe to breed a heifer?
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: October 5th, 2009
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How do you test for TB in cattle?
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: October 5th, 2009
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I have been taught that it is important to feed cows protein in the winter so they better utilize roughage. Does that protein have to be fed every day? i.e. can I feed them alfalfa every second or third day? How about once a week?
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: October 8th, 2009
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Due to economic downturn I have had to sell my small cow herd. Formerly we took in cattle and had a few of our own. Now my income will be solely rent. I have about 3000 acres unused pasture in Blaine county and am thinking of doing some fall rent. What would a fair range be to charge someone who is wanting to run 1400 lb cows with calves weaned off for 2 months, Nov. and Dec.? The summer rates in our area were 37 to 42 for cow-calf pairs.
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Answers: Dr. Galen Erickson, Associate Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
Date published: October 9th, 2009
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Could you direct me to a site that tells the average of cattle loss per year due to weather, sickness, storms etc? Or basically what one could expect of a certain percentage of loss on a normal working farm?
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: October 11th, 2009
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Is the use of monocalcium phosphate more beneficial than dicalcium phosphate in cattle feeds?
Answers: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: October 12th, 2009
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If I stockpile pasture since mid to late August, will I affect the re-growth next spring if I let stockers eat the pasture down in the winter; or will the roots still be in good shape? What care do I need to take to protect the pasture for next spring? Thanks for your help.
Answers: Dr. Jerry Volesky, Associate Professor of Agronomy
West Central Research & Extension Center - North Platte, North Platte, NE
Date published: October 13th, 2009
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Is it a mistake to use High pressure grazing for stockers (300 to 850 lbs)?
Answers: Dr. Jerry Volesky, Associate Professor of Agronomy
West Central Research & Extension Center - North Platte, North Platte, NE
Date published: October 13th, 2009
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Is there any OBJECTIVE data proving that smaller cows eat that much less than larger cows? i.e. is this whole "efficiency" arguement based in fact?
Answers: Dr. Matthew Spangler, Assistant Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln NE, NE
Date published: October 13th, 2009
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