January is an extremely important “check-point” in spring heifer development programs. The key to proper heifer development lies in understanding the factors that influence conception in yearling ...

As you know, the milk that my four cows produce does not provide my sole income. This means that I can be more flexible than most commercial dairy farmers with my management practices and breeding ...

Heifer development should be considered one of the easiest management components of your cow-calf herd. You're not pushing her for gain, she is not nursing a calf yet, she doesn't tear up fences and ...

Heifer development is one of the most substantial expenses for beef cattle operations. Time quickly gets away when you’re a cow-calf operator, but it’s essential to keep the first calf heifers on ...

Since calving season is in full swing in April, livestock producers should start thinking about the upcoming breeding season, said David Fernandez, Ph.D. Fernandez is an Extension livestock specialist ...

In April, calving season is in full swing, and livestock producers should start thinking about the upcoming breeding season, said David Fernandez, Ph.D., an Extension livestock specialist. Fernandez ...

MCINTIRE, Iowa -Ben Weis showed the Supreme Champion 4-H Breeding Heifer at the Iowa State Fair in August, but he's not resting on his laurels. Ben Weis of McIntire is a budding beef producer. Weis ...

Research at the U.S. Experiment Station at Miles City indicated that the development of replacement heifers is one of the most important but expensive phases of reproductive man agement. Clyde Greer ...

According to Thapelo Kgosi Ramokala, animal health specialist at the Beefmaster Group, there are three critical assessments to help primary producers select the best replacement heifers for long-term ...