UNL BeefWatch

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.

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.