Unl Beefwatch

Nebraska Extension researchers discuss different technology tools available to monitor water in range and pasture settings.

Dr. Halden Clark discusses his experience in working with land ownersand cow owners in custom grazing cows on corn residue in the winter.

Dr. Reinaldo Cooke discusses where the pheromone originates, what it does and recent research spanning production from weaned calves to the harvest of market ready cattle.

Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead discusses the bacteria that cause the disease and principles to help prevent it and care for calves.

A recently released guide provides insights into management practices that can increase the value producers receive from market cows and bulls.

Dr. Mary Drewnoski discusses research showing that cows utilizing non-green feed may need higher levels of vitamin A supplementation to provide adequate levels in colostrum for calf health and vigor.

The value and importance of nutritional strategies for getting first-calf heifers to conceive with their second calf.

Two genetic factors that increase risk and one that provides protection from BCHF are discussed.

Calving distribution and pounds produced per acre can be measures of productivity for a cow-calf enterprise.

Dr. Volesky discusses different forage options, seeding rates, and fertility needs for spring annuals.

Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead discusses the why behind retained placentas and how recommended care for cows has changed.

Dr. Jordan Wicks shares things to think through and remember when sending an animal in for processing.

Dr. Rick Funston discusses ranch level research looking at the impacts of feeding MGA for 18 days instead of 14 days on heifer estrus expression and AI pregnancy rates.

Dr. David Anderson discusses key numbers from the report and how the information may shape markets moving forward.

Dr. Clay Mathis discusses characteristics of effective ranch managers and lessons learned while director of the KRIRM.

Dr. Blasi from KSU discusses limit feeding research and how timing of feeding during cold weather can impact cattle performance.

February 24th a BQA training in Ashland will include steak and a meet and great with John Cook, Nebraska Volleyball Coach. Other trainings to be held across the state are discussed as well.

Things to consider for cattle care as well as the saftey and well being of people is discussed.

Topics to be covered and where to find more information

Fundamentals of the stages of calving, when to assist and how to help the new calf get started are all discussed.