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The January issue of Progressive Cattle highlights calving season. Pick up some pointers on preventing and treating scours, and learn some tips and tricks to dealing with dystocia. Also included is feed and nutrition. Take a look at nutrition for calving season, and learn some strategies for feeding cows during the winter. Lastly, start the new year off right with a fresh look at cattle record keeping.

The February issue of Progressive Cattle focuses on herd health. See how active dry yeast probiotics can help reduce health and growth challenges see when feeding newly arrived feeder calves, and learn about interstitial pneumonia and how to detect it. Also included is production sales. Get some tips on making "picture day" less stressful, and get some tips on how to choose the right bull and pay the right price for one during production sale season. Lastly, be aware of the federal and state rules that dictate how you transport cattle from one place to another.

The March issue of Progressive Cattle focuses on reproduction and genetics. Get some insights on using A.I., IVF and embryo transfer, and learn how to make the sire selection process simpler. Also included is facilities and equipment. See how you can take your cattle handling system to the next level, and find out how thermal sensors work on the ranch. Lastly, learn three areas to focus on for optimum bull fertility.

The April issue of Progressive Cattle focuses on pest control. Get some insights on fly control, and learn how to manage internal parasites through proper grazing practices. Also included is grazing. Learn how to use targeted grazing to establish firebreaks, and learn how to keep your land safe through conservation easements. Lastly, see how a Tennessee stocker finishing operation stays successful through simplicity.

The May issue of Progressive Cattle highlights beef quality. Get some tips for preventing the spread of COVID-19 during spring cattle work, and get some tips on how to prevent bruising. Also included is feed and nutrition. See how ration balancing compares to square dancing, and learn how to reduce liver abscesses. Lastly, find out how to add value through non-hormone-treated cattle programs.