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Strategies To Build Back The Beef Herd After Drought
2013-02-25 16:22:00| Beef
A conventional drought repopulation strategy is to buy back as many bred heifers after the drought as cows were sold during the drought. The example rancher in my previous three columns sold 50 bred cows from his original 250-head cowherd in 2012; therefore, he wanted to evaluate buying back 50 bred heifers in spring 2013.Market Advisor read more
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Expanding The Cow Herd Can Bring In Problems
2013-02-25 03:38:28| Beef
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica The days of trichomoniasis being known as a western states problem may be coming to an end. With consecutive drought years throughout many of the cow/calf-producing parts of the country, trich is being found in new areas, including states like Iowa and Missouri, and cattlemen are suffering from its impact. read more
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Protecting Your Herd From Disease
2013-02-18 13:38:36| Beef
Dr. Jerry Woodruff, a Professional Services Veterinarian for Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., reminds producers to take basic biosecurity steps to keep their herds strong. LimelightPlayerUtil.initEmbed("limelight_player_803797"); read more
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Protecting Your Cow Herd From Disease
2013-02-18 12:00:00| Beef
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. Producers are aware of how quickly and easily disease can spread throughout a beef operation, but are they taking all the necessary steps to keep their herd healthy? According to Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. Professional Services Veterinarian, Dr. Jerry Woodruff, producers need to keep the basics in mind to maintain their herds health. read more
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A Young Herd is the Most Productive
2013-02-18 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
UK - A pig unit should aim for at least 45 per cent of sows to be in parities three to five, as these are the most productive animals. 20–25 per cent of production should be from gilts so it is important there are enough gilts available to serve.
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