Producer QuestionCan I use a Controlled Intravaginal Drug Release (CIDR) device to bring late-calving cows into heat?
Q. I have heard that a person can use a Controlled Intravaginal Drug Release (CIDR) device to bring late-calving cows into heat, breed them with either AI or bulls and that they will calve earlier next year. How does this work?
(April 2017)
Profit Tip: Developing a Risk Management Strategy for Beef Enterprises
August 2017
Developing risk management strategies for your operation is an important thing to give a little thought to as you go about making decisions. There are four main strategies a producer can use to manage risk:
July 2017
Aaron Berger
Extension Educator
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Aaron discusses how Livestock Risk Protection Insurance can be utilized as tool in a marketing plan. Historic examples of how utilizing the tool consistently over a several year period is presented. The NebGuide G1723 "Livestock Risk Protection Insurance for Feeder Cattle" (PDF, 319 KB) complements this presentation.