Heifers

Fed cows

September 1, 2020

Don’t risk abortions this winter: Double check your cow herd vitamin A supplementation plans

By Mary Drewnoski, Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist

Scoring temperament of cattle in chute

October 1, 2020

Assessing Temperament in Cattle Using Chute Score – New Learning Module

By Jamie T. Parham, former University of Nebraska-Lincoln Graduate Student, Ronald M. Lewis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Professor Animal Breeding & Genomics

Winter alfalfa

October 1, 2020

Grazing Alfalfa in Fall or Winter

By Brad Schick, Former Nebraska Extension Educator, Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Educator

Cow eating meadow hay

November 1, 2020

Do You Know the Difference Between 9% and 7% Crude Protein Hay?

By Hannah (Greenwell) Smith, Nebraska Extension Educator

Cows with calves

Published: May 1, 2021 | Updated: April 1, 2025

Management Strategies for Minimizing Early Pregnancy Loss

By Rick Funston, Nebraska Extension Beef Cattle Reproductive Physiologist

Cow and calf

August 1, 2021

Managing Summer Calving Herds During the Breeding Season

By Nicole Woita, Ruminant Nutrition University of Nebraska-Lincoln Graduate Student, Kacie McCarthy, Nebraska Extension Cow-Calf Specialist, Travis Mulliniks, former University of Nebraska-Lincoln Beef Cattle Nutritionist, Range Production Systems

Cane field

Published: July 19, 2023 | Updated: June 10, 2025

Options for Safely Using High-Nitrate Forage: Grazing, Silage and Haying

By Mary Drewnoski, Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist

Replacement heifer

October 1, 2021

Developing Heifers to Fit Their Production Environment

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Cows grazing corn residue

October 1, 2021

How Far is too Far to Transport Cows to Winter Cornstalks?

By Matt Stockton, Nebraska Extension Ag Economics Specialist, Randy Saner, Nebraska Extension Educator

Heifers

Published: February 1, 2022 | Updated: December 1, 2025

Cow Nutrition Considerations at Calving and Early Lactation

By Troy Walz, Nebraska Extension Educator

Heifers

February 1, 2022

University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension Beef Team Annual Beef Heifer Replacement Forecast for 2022 Production Season

By Randy Saner, Nebraska Extension Educator, Matt Stockton, Nebraska Extension Ag Economics Specialist

Calves at mineral tubs

April 1, 2022

How Much Copper Do You Need in Your Mineral?

By Mary Drewnoski, Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist