BeefWatch Articles from November 2024

BeefWatch Articles from November 2024

Winterizing Your Cowherd- Managing Cows Through Cold Stress

Understanding Cold Stress in Cows Cattle are naturally adapted to cold weather, but their ability to stay warm depends on factors such as their winter coat, body condition score (BCS), nutrition, and staying dry. Managing cows properly during winter is crucial to maintaining health and productivity. Cold stress increases their energy needs, and without sufficient energy intake, this can lead to weight loss and decreased body condition.

Timmerman Feedyard Management Internship Now Accepting Applications

Apply by March 11, 2025 for the 2025 Timmerman Feedyard Management Internship. The internship is open to anyone interested in feedyard management--need not be a UNL student to apply. The Timmerman Feedyard Management Internship is a nationally renowned feedyard management training program, exclusive to University of Nebraska-Lincoln, which has been producing feedyard management and industry leaders since 1988. The internship trains students through comprehensive feedyard management classes and with real world experiences in high caliber feedyards.

Fall Management Strategies for Spring-Calving Cow Herds – Body Condition Score Cows Now

For spring-calving beef herds, calves are being weaned in late October and November. At the time of weaning and calves are processed, it would also be a good time to body condition score the cow herd. Condition scoring the herd will take some extra time, but it will be time well spent. You will be able to identify cows that may need extra feed before calving.

2025 UNL Beef Cattle Research Report

The UNL Beef Cattle Research Report is a summary of research conducted by students, under the direction of UNL faculty, across all segments of Nebraska's beef systems.

UNL commits $5 million to better measure environmental impact of cattle

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln aims to better gauge the environmental impact of the ranching industry with a new $5 million grant.

“We’re asking beef producers to make changes without the science to know it is beneficial, and not being able to accurately measure whether their change worked,” said Galen Erickson, professor of ruminant nutrition and leader of the Beef Innovation hub at Nebraska.

Nebraska Extension Cow Clinics focus on keys to a successful calving and breeding season

A successful calving season does not begin at calving, rather it begins much earlier, with the management of the cow herd months prior. University of Nebraska Extension will be hosting Cow Clinics in December to review some of the basic management factors that can lead to a successful calving and breeding season.