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Nutrient Restriction in Pregnant Cows Reduces the Number of Muscle Fibers in the Fetus
Univ. of Wyoming scientists conducted a study to evaluate the effect of nutrient restriction on muscle development in bovine fetuses.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Mar-23-06
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Agriculture Is Nebraska's No. 1 Economic Factor
A new study says agriculture is a solid No. 1 in Nebraska’s economy. Nothing else is even approximately close.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Mar-27-06
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Substituting Limit-Fed Barley for Forage on Growth and Reproduction of Heifers
Grain is often a more economical source of dietary energy than forage.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Mar-28-06
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Human Chorionic Gonadatropin Administration Did Not Improve AI Pregnancy Rates in Beef Heifers
The objective of this collaborative study between Colorado State Univ. and Intervet, Inc. was to determine whether the administration of human chorionic gonadotropin (hGC) at 5 days post-AI improves fertility in heifers by increasing blood serum progesterone concentration.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Mar-30-06
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Effects of Early Weaning on Forage Disappearance and Performance of Spring-Born Calves
Researchers at the Universities of North Dakota State (NDSU), South Dakota State (SDSU), and Wyoming (UW) collaborated in a 3-year study to evaluate the effects of weaning calves 75 days earlier than normal on subsequent performance.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Apr-04-06
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Factors Affecting Profitability of Cow-Calf Enterprises in the Northern Plains
South Dakota State Univ. scientists surveyed 148 cow-calf enterprises in eight Northern Plains states to analyze factors that influenced profitability.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Apr-10-06
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Supplemental Molasses Blocks Had No Effect on Newly Received Calf Performance or Health
North Dakota State Univ. scientists used a total of 144 crossbred steers to assess the effects of supplemental cooked molasses blocks with or without flax on newly received calf health and subsequent performance over a period of 6 weeks.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Apr-11-06
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Feedlot Cattle Getting Fatter in the Wrong Places
Cattle-Fax™ analysts recently reported that the percent of Yield Grade 4 cattle has been increasing at a rate of about 1 percentage point per year since 2001.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Apr-17-06
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Effects of Pre-Weaning Management on Performance of Feedlot Calves During a 30-Day Receiving Period
The objective of this Univ. of Florida/USDA study was to examine the effects of pre-weaning management strategies on the 30-day performance of weaned calves after being transported for 24 hrs.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Apr-19-06
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GRAZING REED CANARYGRASS
Many of us have wetland pastures that contain lots of reed canarygrass. Learn how I recommend grazing this hard to manage grass.
Author: Dr. Bruce Anderson, Professor of Agronomy
Date published: Apr-24-06
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