BCF launches new monocular ultrasound viewer
The new Firefli monocular viewer provides you with the same defined ultrasound image, with added peripheral vision. This viewer is custom made for those who have one dominant eye and would prefer to...
View ArticleeBEEF.org launched at BIF
A new website dedicated to beef cattle genetics has been launched at the 2015 Beef Improvement Federation Conference. eBEEF.org is part of the national eXtension program with the goal of being a...
View ArticleCover crops can boost the fertility of subsequent cash crops
Fall crops are the focus of many small farmers in Florida this time of year, but it would be prudent to take a peak forward and start planning for the spring season.
View ArticlePercentage of mature weight at puberty in heifers
Author: glennselkoklahomastateuniversityextensionFor years, the accepted target weight for yearling replacement beef heifers at breeding was 65% of their mature weight. Recently that target has been...
View ArticleTips for breeding tricky two-year-olds
Keeping cows in the herd long enough for them to pay for themselves, is often easier said than done especially when brining young cows into the herd each year to replace cull cows. This is because in...
View ArticleDon’t Forget to Test Herd Sires Before Breeding Season
Herd bulls will soon be running with the cowherd and breeding season will begin, starting a new cow/calf production cycle. Yet, before turning out sires, make sure they are able to do their job...
View ArticleA Breeding Soundness Exam: Insurance for Your Breeding Season
Author: lesandersonuniversityofkentuckyWhat is a breeding soundness exam (BSE)? A BSE is a fertility exam performed on bulls by a veterinarian.
View ArticleHay Fertility Demonstration Shows Multi-year Soil Fertility Changes Through...
Author: jimisleibmichiganstateuniversityextensionFertilizer and lime applications have measurable impact on soil fertility in future growing seasons.
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