Reproduction

The U.S. cow herd expansion over the last couple of years, along with increased input costs, has caused considerable price volatility.

“Are Bos indicus-influenced beef heifers really all that different?” This question comes up a lot, especially when it comes to reproductive management. The short answer is yes, they really are.

Since 2016, Kansas cattlemen and women have had the opportunity to attend Kansas State University Extension calving schools to not only brush up on their pre-calving and calving management but also learn new cow herd management strategies and calf-pulling techniques.

Single-step genetic evaluations have become a reality for several beef breed associations, with the expectation that more will adopt single-step predictions in the near future.

If you’ve ever set up dominos, you know that when one domino falls over, the rest follow suit. Similarly, your nutrition program can set off a chain reaction affecting your breeding program.

Beef producers may be a bit apprehensive about paying the fee and taking the time away from the ranch to learn how to artificially inseminate their cows.