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Learning Modules

Chute scoring example

Chute Scoring Beef Cattle

  • Implementation of Chute Scoring in Beef Cattle Guide (PDF)
  • Understanding Chute Scoring in Beef Cattle (Training Video)
  • Chute Scoring Beef Cattle Example Videos
Body condition scoring example

Body Condition Scoring Beef Cows

  • Body Condition Scoring Your Beef Cow Herd
  • A Guide to Condition Scoring Beef Cows
  • Using Body Condition Score to Manage the Nutritional Program
Udder of a cow

Teat and Udder Scoring

  • Udder and Teat Scoring Beef Cows
  • Photo guide to Udder and Teat Scoring
Cattle blood sample

Beef Cattle Breeding and Genetics

  • Understanding and Using Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs), Selection Indexes, and Gene Marker Information When Selecting Beef Bulls (recorded webinar)
  • Collecting DNA Samples In Beef Cattle (video)
  • Across Breed EPD Calculator Worksheet (Excel file)
    free download from Kansas State University
Cows eating grass

Feeding and Nutrition Management

  • Minerals and Vitamins For Beef Cows (Extension Circular 288; PDF 178KB, 7pgs)
  • Calculating Trace Mineral Needs of Beef Cow
  • Corn Stalk Grazing Calculator
  • Understanding Feed Analysis
  • Grazing and Hay Records: Spreadsheet Template, EC165 (PDF 1.87MB)
    download Grazing and Hay Records Excel spreadsheet file
Calves in a field

Beef Cow Reproduction

  • beefrepro.org
  • The Estrous Cycle
  • Synchronizing Estrus In Beef Cattle
  • Synchronizing Estrus in Beef Cattle (Extension Circular 283; PDF 1.18MB, 12 pgs)
  • Breeding Cost Cow-Q-Lator (Excel spreadsheet and video with explanations)
  • Beef Cattle Reproductive Cycle, Estrous Synchronization Protocols (recorded webinar)
  • Management and Assistance at Calving

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