Research by Mississipi State University and Texas A and M has shown reduced mortality when high risk stocker cattle were supplemented with a Bacillus based probiotic on pasture.

Tips for preparing for calving and guidelines for when to intervene and assist the cow or heifer are discussed.

Dr. Waechter-Mead talks about the online calving workshop on January 8, 13 and 15. The hands on workshops using the model cow January 21-23 are discussed as well.

In extended periods of cold wet conditions, cattle can benefit from bedding. Management practices to utilize this practice effectively are discussed.

Cow nutrition and body condition heading into calving as well as the environment at calving shape a calf's ability to respond to vaccine.

Understanding lower critical temperature and factors that impact it, cow body condition and feeding to meet cow requirements are topics discussed.

Vaccine development continues to advance with new technologies. Dr. McVey talks about historic and new methods being used.

Testing hay allows producers to match forage quality to cow nutrition needs and cost effectively purchase feed to complement hay inventory.

Strategies for growing calves through the winter, the importance of rumen undegradable protein and compensatory gain is discussed.

Nebraska research shows strip grazing annual forages and crop residue can improve harvest efficiency and extend the quality of grazing avaiable.