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Published October 27, 2008 12:02 pm - Dr. Roy Burris, University of Kentucky Beef Specialist, has provided a good listing of timely management information that our beef cattle producers should review and include in the upcoming days. Tips given for beef cattle producers By GARY TILGHMAN For the Daily Times Dr. Roy Burris, University of Kentucky Beef Specialist, has provided a good listing of timely management information that our beef cattle producers should review and include in the upcoming days. This “Tip List” can serve as a good reminder as we enter the fall production season.
Tips for Fall-calving herds: — The calving season is in full swing for fall calvers. Check cows frequently, even though weather-related stress isn’t as much of a problem as spring-calving can be. Identify calves and commercial males should be castrated and implanted. — Obtain yearling measurements (weight, hip height, scrotal circumference, etc.) on replacement animals — especially for registered ones. The largest measurements for weight, height and pelvic areas aren’t what you are looking for. In most cases, you are more concerned with minimums, like eliminating heifers with very small pelvic areas so that you minimize their likelihood of calving difficulty. Or, you might even want to eliminate some animals when it appears that their size and frame is too large to fit your program and goals. — It is time to get everything ready for the fall-breeding season, too. Line-up semen, supplies, etc., now and get your bulls ready to go (don’t forget their breeding soundness evaluation). — Put fall-calving cows on accumulated pasture before the breeding season if it is available. Tips for spring-calving herds — Pregnancy examination of cows is an important activity which should not be overlooked. Winter feeding costs can be minimized by eliminating open cows prior to winterfeeding. — Obtain weaning weights of your calves and enter this in a record keeping program. Keep good records and treat your cow-calf operation like a business. — If you have already done a pre-weaning working, revaccinate (booster) calves as needed. Treat calves for internal and external parasites. If you vaccinate calves yourself, be sure to handle and administer vaccines properly. — Evaluate the body condition of your cows. It is easier to improve their condition prior to winter. — Now is the time to do your first round of culling and selecting breeding stock. You can eliminate obviously inferior calves, especially those with wild or nervous dispositions. Consider the number of heifers that you will need to save for your cow herd. Bulls which are old, unsound, roguish, etc. can be culled now. It is not too early to begin thinking about replacements now. Tips for stocker cattle producers — If you are purchasing weaned/stressed calves, have your receiving/feeding program in place. Feed a stress ration which contains at least 13 percent protein and is fairly energy dense. 
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