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Clover in a meadow

June 3, 2020

Is sweet clover good for cattle?

Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator

calf nursing

February 10, 2020

A Calf’s Most Important Meal: Colostrum

Haley Linder, MS student; Mary Drewnoski, Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist; Halden Clark, DVM MS, Health Stewardship; Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center

Cows and calves feeding in the snow

February 2, 2020

Understanding Feed Analysis

Rick Rasby, Nebraska Extension Specialist

downed cornstalks

February 2, 2020

Downed Corn: Problem or Opportunity for Cattle Producers?

Mary Drewnoski, Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist

Black-white face cows in pasture

February 2, 2020

Nutrition flushing beef cattle

Rick Rasby, Nebraska Extension Specialist

Heifer on winter pasture

February 2, 2020

Plane of Nutrition can Significantly Impact Pregnancy Rates in Heifers and Young Cows

Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator

Heifer on winter pasture

February 2, 2020

Nine Point Body Condition Scoring for Beef Cow Herd

Karla Wilke, Nebraska Extension Cow/Calf Systems and Stocker Management Specialist; Travis Mulliniks, former University of Nebraska-Lincoln Beef Cattle Nutritionist, Range Production Systems; Kacie McCarthy, Nebraska Extension Cow-Calf Specialist

Cows eating hay

February 2, 2020

Using Body Condition Score to Manage a Nutritional Program

Karla Wilke, Nebraska Extension Cow/Calf Systems and Stocker Management Specialist; Travis Mulliniks, former University of Nebraska-Lincoln Beef Cattle Nutritionist, Range Production Systems; Kacie McCarthy, Nebraska Extension Cow-Calf Specialist

Black-white face cows in pasture

February 2, 2020

Body Condition Scoring – A Management Practice That Can’t be Overlooked

Rick Rasby, Nebraska Extension Specialist

beefwatch graphic

February 2, 2020

Guide to Body Condition Scoring Your Beef Cow Herd

Karla Wilke, Nebraska Extension Cow/Calf Systems and Stocker Management Specialist; Travis Mulliniks, former University of Nebraska-Lincoln Beef Cattle Nutritionist, Range Production Systems; Kacie McCarthy, Nebraska Extension Cow-Calf Specialist

beefwatch graphic

February 2, 2020

Visual Guide for Body Condition Scoring Cattle: Bos Indicus

Karla Wilke, Nebraska Extension Cow/Calf Systems and Stocker Management Specialist; Travis Mulliniks, former University of Nebraska-Lincoln Beef Cattle Nutritionist, Range Production Systems; Kacie McCarthy, Nebraska Extension Cow-Calf Specialist

beefwatch graphic

February 2, 2020

Visual Guide for Body Condition Scoring Bos Taurus Cattle

Karla Wilke, Nebraska Extension Cow/Calf Systems and Stocker Management Specialist; Travis Mulliniks, former University of Nebraska-Lincoln Beef Cattle Nutritionist, Range Production Systems; Kacie McCarthy, Nebraska Extension Cow-Calf Specialist

Pile of silage

February 2, 2020

Drought Corn Silage in Beef Cow Diets

Rick Rasby, Nebraska Extension Specialist

Cows feeding on range

February 2, 2020

Is it okay to feed protein cubes instead of hay?

Rick Rasby, Nebraska Extension Specialist

Cow eating hay

February 2, 2020

Matching Protein Needs and Protein Content in Cattle Diets

Karla Wilke, Nebraska Extension Cow/Calf Systems and Stocker Management Specialist

Weaned calves

February 2, 2020

Producer Questions: Weaning & Weaned Calves

Rick Rasby, Nebraska Extension Specialist; Karla Wilke, Nebraska Extension Cow/Calf Systems and Stocker Management Specialist

cow standing in field

February 2, 2020

Producer Questions: Bull Management

Rick Rasby, Nebraska Extension Specialist

cornstalk bale

February 2, 2020

Ammoniating Crop Residues as a Feed Resource

Rick Rasby, Nebraska Extension Specialist

Second Calf Heifers

February 2, 2020

Feeding First-Calf Heifers After Calving

Rick Rasby, Nebraska Extension Specialist

Meadow hay bales

February 1, 2020

Wet Bales Can Tip the Scales

Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Educator

cow grazing low quality forage

January 24, 2020

Winter Nutrition: Are You Staying Ahead or Getting Behind?

Travis Mulliniks, former University of Nebraska-Lincoln Beef Cattle Nutritionist, Range Production Systems; T.L. Meyer, Nebraska Extension Educator

A herd of cattle

January 1, 2020

University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension Beef Economics Team Annual Beef Heifer Replacement Forecasts for the 2019 – 2020 Production Season (Summary Briefing)

Randy Saner, Nebraska Extension Educator; Matt Stockton, Nebraska Extension Ag Economics Specialist

hay bales

January 1, 2020

Burning Your Bottom Line: How Hot Hay Changes Forage Quality

Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Educator

Cow

December 1, 2019

Soybean Stubble for Cows

Bruce Anderson, Nebraska Extension Forage Specialist

cattle eating feed on a snowy day

November 1, 2019

Helping Cows Cope with Cold Stress

Mary Drewnoski, Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist; Karla Wilke, Nebraska Extension Cow/Calf Systems and Stocker Management Specialist

downed cornstalks

November 1, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions about Grazing Corn Residue Fields with Excessive Downed Corn

Mary Drewnoski, Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist

Cow on range

November 1, 2019

Tips to Improve Cow Performance While Consuming Low-quality Forages

Rob Ziegler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln MS Animal Science Student; Travis Mulliniks, former University of Nebraska-Lincoln Beef Cattle Nutritionist, Range Production Systems

Silage pile

October 1, 2019

Feeding Elevated Levels of Corn Silage in Finishing Diets

Erin Laborie, Nebraska Extension Educator