Cow-calf Producers

Factors that Affect Fertility in Cows

Factors that Affect Fertility in Cows.By Heather Smith ThomasThere are many factors that influence fertility.  Whether a heifer will breed quickly (reaching puberty at a young age) or a cow breeds back quickly after calving depends on a combination of genetics, nutrition, general health, reproductive disease, etc...

The Most Important Economic Trait…

 The Most Important Economic Trait… By Kit Pharo - Pharo Cattle Company. If profit is the goal, then fertility is by far the most important trait cow-calf producers should be selecting for.   Studies have shown that reproductive traits are twice as important as growth traits which are...

TMR CORNER Dr. Alan S. Vaage Ph.D.

I am surptised by how often I hear about beef producers, especially cow-calf producers, who are reluctant to feed minerals in their TMR mix.The most common concern expressed is "it will promote rust and accelerate wear." Inreality, this need not be the case, and continuing to rely on feeding minerals free-...