Consistency is Key to Proper Feed Bunk Management

Profit Tip: Consistency is Key to Proper Feed Bunk Management

August 2017

Can I use a Controlled Intravaginal Drug Release (CIDR) device to bring late-calving cows into heat?

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)

Pasture Rangeland Forage Insurance Rainfall Index

August 2017
Aaron Berger
Extension Educator
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Developing a Risk Management Strategy for Beef Enterprises

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:

Livestock Risk Protection Insurance

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.

Utilizing EPDs in the Selection of Sires

July 2017
Matt Spangler
Extension Beef Genetics Specialist
University of Nebraska–Lincoln