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Will summer heat affect breeding

Producer Question from 2012

Q.  Will the heat during the summer affect the breeding on the cow herd? I turn my bulls out in the middle of July for Apr-May calves. (May 18, 2012)

Managing Young Bulls During Breeding Season

Producer Question from 2012

Q.  I start my breeding season in 30 days and have just purchased some young bulls. How should I manage the bulls? (May 21, 2012)

A.  Before the breeding season begins, a few simple management procedures involving the bulls can increase the likelihood of a high pregnancy percentage among the cows.

Grass tetany and mineral supplementation

Producer Question from 2012

Q.  I have a pasture that cows seem to get grass tetany when they are grazing it. When and how long before I turn out on this pasture should I start supplementing with mineral? (May 30, 2012)

Earliest I can wean a calf from its mother

Producer Question from 2012

Q:  What is the earliest I can wean a calf from its mother? (June 26, 2012)

A:  Dairy producers wean calves after a few days of age and, with a planned and well-designed feeding and herd health program, get by fine.

Drylot Breeding Cows

Producer Question from 2012

Q.  What effect does dry-lotting breeding cows have on conception rates and fertility in general? (June 29, 2012)

Effective ways to control files in beef cattle

Producer Question from 2012

Q:  What are the best and most effective ways to control flies on beef cattle? (July 6, 2012)

For current information, please see the "Fly Control for Cattle on Pasture in Nebraska" (May 2016) article.