UNL BeefWatch

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Garlic for Horn Fly Control May 10, 2023

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

Wheat May Have More Value as Forage than Taking it to Grain May 05, 2023

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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.

Packing Small Grain Silage When It Is Too Wet Can Be a Costly Mistake May 01, 2023

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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.

Calculating the Value of Nutrients in Manure Apr 26, 2023

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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.

Genetic Selection, Environmental Adaptation and Stress Resilience - What are we learning? Apr 25, 2023

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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.

Understanding Trichomoniasis and its Impact as a Reproductive Disease Apr 19, 2023

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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.

Options for Estrus Synchronization this Breeding Season Apr 18, 2023

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

Winter Bull Management and What to Do if Your Bulls Get Frostbite on the Testes? Apr 12, 2023

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

Getting the Most Out of Grazing Cereal Rye and other Winter-hardy Small Cereals Apr 10, 2023

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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.

Preventing Grass Tetany in the Lactating Beef Cow this Spring Apr 06, 2023

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