Supervise heifer (and twin) calving in beef

By Asst Editor Craig R, on April 1st, 2011

Guidelines to supervising heifer (and twin) calving

Calving difficulties in beef heifers can be a major source of financial loss, with calf death rate up to 10% and in some cases death of the cow. Other costs associated with calving difficulty include labour for supervision and assistance, veterinary fees and the overall reduction of . . . → Read More: Supervise heifer (and twin) calving in beef

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Maximise the number of live beef calves per breeding female

By Asst Editor Craig R, on April 1st, 2011

Managing cows for high fertility

The key indicators of reproductive performance are body condition score for cows and liveweight for heifers. Birth weight can also have a direct bearing on the number of live calves born. To increase conception rates it is important to join females on a rising plane of nutrition. Condition score . . . → Read More: Maximise the number of live beef calves per breeding female

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Grazing management options to convert pastures into beef production

By Asst Editor Craig R, on March 31st, 2011

Successful pasture utilisation requires precise control of the grazing pressure and herd structure of the beef business. This tool provides the basis to determine how pasture can be successfully turned into saleable beef to profit the farm business.

By using the formulas provided, following the examples and then inserting your own working examples, you . . . → Read More: Grazing management options to convert pastures into beef production

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