UNL BeefWatch

Fall is a critical time to body condition score cows and is an opportune time to increase condition on thin cows prior to the onset of winter and prepare them for calving.

Dr. John Groves, a veterinarian who works with high-risk stocker operations together with Dr. Brian Vander Ley discuss how they are utilizing a systems approach process and feedback monitoring to help producers address antimicrobial resistance related to BRD.

Over 20 years of research shows that there is yield benefit to subsequent crops following grazing of corn residue with cattle.

Dr. Amelia Woolums from Mississipi State discusses how BRSV infects cattle and management strategies to minimize its impact.

There are a number of metrics that can be used to measure cow efficiency. Dr. David Lalman from OSU discusses research being conducted looking at factors that impact cow forage utilization efficiency.

Net wrap and twine that isn't removed from hay prior to feeding to cattle can lodge in the rumen and cause health problems. Research is discussed.

The cash market basis for feeder cattle and calves in Nebraska compared to CME feeder cattle prices are historically wide. The carcass cutout value of cows is only 20 dollars per cwt less than the Choice steer cut out value. Consumer trends and considerations for cow herd expansion are discussed.

Anaplasmosis is a blood borne bacterial disease primarily transmitted by ticks and contaminated needles. Dr. Matt Hille discusses the disease, symptoms and options to mitigate impact depending upon herd location and rate of infection.

Cattle health and performance was analzyed from weaning through harvest comparing three growing and finishing systems that included conventional performance enhancing technology or were all natural.

Practicing foundational biosecurity principals on a cattle operation can help protect cattle from disease risks.