Unl Beefwatch

The combination of natural resources and location sets Nebraska up to be uniquely suited for producing high quality beef starting with the calf and moving all the way to the consumer .

Dave Boxler discusses research that has examined feeding garlic to cattle to reduce the incidience of horn flies feeding on them.

Many products that have been available to buy over the counter for treatment of disease will now only be available for purchase through a veterinarian prescription.

Management of different annual forage options as well as traditional grain crops that can be utilized instead for grazing, hay or silage are discussed.

A shortage of feed, both hay and pasture, is making the option of using wheat for forage, either through grazing or harvesting as hay or silage, competitive options.

How growth promoting implants can be utilized within a production phase is changing. Reading and following label instructions will be important to be in compliance with new regulations.

Options to control horn flies on cattle and practices to reduce resistance to insecticide products are discussed.

Recent research with producers documented the importance of getting the right moisture content when packing silage to ensure proper fermentation, maintain quality and minimize dry matter loss.

Manure can be an excellent nutrient source for crops and pasture. The process for measuring fertilizer value in manure and matching that to crop nutrient needs is discussed.

Dr. Jared Decker from the University of Misssouri discusses research examining how genetic traits that impact cattle resilience in a specific environment can be impacted by the use of selection decisions and artificial insemination.

Agricultural land in Nebraska increased by 14% over the prior year. This is the second-largest increase since 2014 and the highest non-inflation-adjusted statewide land value in the 45-year history of the survey.

Planning and the use of best management practices help ensure calves and the people caring for them have a good outcome when processing and branding.

Trich is a venereal disease that can result in a high percentage of early stage loss of pregnacy and non-pregnant cows. How the organism is transmitted and management practices to identify and remove it from the cow herd are discussed.

Estrus synchronization can be utilized in both artificial insemination and natural service breeding. Resources to select and implement different protocols are discussed.

Harsh winter weather can impact bull fertility. A breeding soundness exam can help producers know if a bull is still a potential breeder.

If thin cows are gaining weight between calving and breeding, good conception rates can still be achieved. Strategies to utilize feed are discussed

Timing of when grazing starts as well as the utilization of mutilple pastures to manage regrowth of annuals can help producers make the most of this grazing resource.

The causes of tetany as well as supplementation strategies that can be utilized to minimize risk are discussed.

There are a number of things that can cause calf diarrhea. Identifying common causes and practices to minimze the risk to calves is discussed.

Burke Teichert, shares key things ranch managers should pay attention to in identifying opportunities to improve long term profitability.