Recognizing and Handling Calving Problems

Calving difficulty (dystocia) is a concern of every cattleman because it is a major cause of calf deaths and is second only to rebreeding failures in reducing calf crop percentages. Cows that have difficulty during calving have significantly lower fertility at rebreedin

Body Fat in Beef Cows Affects Pregnancy Rates.

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Body Fat in Beef Cows Affects Pregnancy Rates.

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Avoiding Calving Problems.

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The Economic Impact of Agriculture and Other Industries in Texas.

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Bull Management for Cow/Calf Producers

It is often said that a bull contributes half the production in a calf crop. This may be true for an average bull, but probably exaggerates contributions from a poor quality bull and dramatically underestimates those from a good bull. A good bull offers both high fertility and high genetic breeding value for one or more economically important characteristics, such as growth, calving ease, maternal value and carcass quality

Choosing the Time of Year to Breed and Calve Beef Cows in Texas

4 pp., 2 photos, 6 tablesThe time of year that cows calve directly affects many herd management practices. Therefore, producers should consider carefully the time of year to breed cattle. This publication looks at research that covers several factors and suggests breeding and calving dates to avoid in Texas

Break-even Costs for Cow/Calf Producers

6 pp., 4 tables, 3 photosCalculating the break-even costs of production can help cow/calf producers make better management decisions for the current year or for the near future. This publication explains how to figure break-even costs

Avoiding Calving Problems

2 pp.Calving difficulty, or dystocia, is influenced largely by genetics and the age of the dam. The main cause of calving problems is heavy birthweight. Solutions include selecting the right bull and mating it to properly developed heifers

Synchronizing Estrus in Cattle

8 pp., 1 table, 2 chartsCattle producers can synchronize estrus (heat) to breed fertile females rapidly. The manipulation of the reproductive process reduces the need to detect estrus, creates a more uniform calf crop, and shortens the breeding and calving seasons. This publication describes estrus synchronization products and protocols and guides the herd manager in choosing a method