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Pedro Fontes, Ph.D. – Fat supplementation has traditionally been used to increase energy density in cattle diets. However, research indicates that certain fat sources can influence reproduction through specific biological pathways, independent of their caloric value. Click below to learn more.
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Managing a cattle operation through a drought like we are in now (see Figure 1) is always difficult. There are so many dials to be monitoring – brood cow body condition, pasture productivity, feed availability, calf health, and much more. Each of these areas may require different management choices in drought vs a “normal” year.
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Dr. Lisa Baxter The extreme cold weather we saw in January left many of us asking if our forages weregoing to be okay. Here is a step-by-step overview of important forage management considerations following extreme cold weather.
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Dr. Pedro Fontes The breeding season is around the corner for many spring-calving herds in the Southeast.This is a good time to pause and ask a straightforward question: are we setting ourselvesup to maximize pregnancy rates and minimize the risk of open cows? Click below to learn more.
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Lisa Baxter and Taylor Randell Singleton Annual forages are an excellent tool for bridging the production gaps left by perennial forage systems and decreasing the need of supplementation. This article provides an overview of annual forage management in the state of Georgia.
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Dr. Jennifer Tucker As we enter a new year, this season naturally encourages reflection and redirection. For those of us in the livestock and forage industry, this is an excellent time to evaluate our operations, review our forage programs, consider the successes and challenges of the past year, and establish new goals for the future.…
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Jason Duggin One of the major challenges for producers finishing cattle is determining the ideal time for harvest. This article discusses the consequences of harvesting fed cattle before they are properly finished and outlines practical strategies producers can use to identify the optimal harvest window.
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Pedro Fontes Return of investment associated with the use of artificial insemination in commercial herds is largely driven by cattle prices. This article will discuss how historically high feeder calf and bull prices influence the return of investment of artificial insemination in commercial herds.
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Drs. Lawton Stewart and Uttam Saha With forage quality ranging widely across Georgia, now is the time to double-check whether your cows are actually getting what they need before calving. Click below to learn how small nutritional gaps can lead to big losses in performance and profitability.
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Dr. Will Secor Recent market swings have highlighted the importance of making an intentional risk management plan. Click below to see how a structured approach to risk management can strengthen long-term decision making for cow-calf producers.
Posted in: Beef Cattle Market