Navigating fall calving and forage supplementation programs

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Feed supplementation programs benefit fall-calving herds

The amount of supplementation varies, but changing the fall-calving herds' forage types and providing supplementation will improve herd health.

Managing Fall Calving Cows is Different than Spring ... - Drovers

Cool-season forages such as fescue regrow in the fall when temperatures begin to cool down providing highly nutritious grass to meet the ...

Cattle Condition and Comfort: Your Keys to Fall Calving

Yet, fall calving doesn't come without its challenges. Preparation now means mitigating those challenges – including high temperatures and unpredictable forages ...

Cattle Chat: Fall Calving Considerations - Morning Ag Clips

“A cow's nutrient requirements peak around 60 days post-calving. So, cows that calve in September and October may need to be supplemented in the ...

Beef Cow Nutrition Through the Year: Managing for Efficient ...

Calving in sync with nature ... The importance of allowing your forage base to absorb increases in nutrient requirements by beef cows cannot be ...

Cow-Calf Management Checklist – Beef Tips - K-State e-newsletters

Consider either supplementing fall-calving pairs or creep feeding fall-born calves to maintain calf performance on low-quality winter forages. Monitor ...

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Navigating fall calving and forage supplementation programs ... It's November, and we have reached the time of year when temperatures are cooling off for many of ...

Prepare for the Fall Breeding Season | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter

If the female is below a BCS of 5, rebreeding performance can be improved by feeding high quality forages and supplemental grains through the ...

Calving Season Considerations for Commercial Beef Cattle ...

Another increasingly popular option is to calve during the early fall months (e.g., September and October), when cool season forages are ...

Determining the Best Time of Year to Calve

In general, the nutritional demands of spring-calving cows closely match cool-season forage availability in Alabama. Fall-calving systems ...

Six must-know steps for successful winter supplementation programs

1. Know the animals' nutritional requirements. Requirements differ between replacement heifers, first- and second-calf cows, and mature brood ...

Beef Cow-Calf Management Guide | OSU Extension Service

Heifers and cows should be bred to calve when your ranch grazing resources can be best utilized. With fall calving, calves should be born early enough that cows ...

Principles of Protein Supplementation | NDSU Agriculture

If you are planning on utilizing dormant or other low quality forages in your winter feeding programs, protein supplementation will generally be required to ...

Controlled Breeding and Calving Season | Land-Grant Press

Establishing a forage feed plan allows producers to schedule supplement, mineral, fertilizer, and herbicide purchases depending on need. More ...

Supplement gives fall calves a nutritional boost - Morning Ag Clips

“When given at birth, Calf-Rescue provides beneficial bacteria to promote a healthy digestive system, enabling it to grow to its full genetic ...

Management Considerations for October 2024 – Beef Tips

For spring-calving cow herds: If not already done, make plans for weaning calves. ... Evaluate cow BCS at weaning. ... Schedule pregnancy checking ...

Prepare Fall Calving Cows with Proper Nutrition - VitaFerm

Whether supplementing your fall-calving cows with HEAT or Concept•Aid, it is important to remember that both provide the Amaferm advantage to ...

Calving seasons compared

“The downside of fall calving in some regions is declining forage quality,” Ahola says. “Protein level drops as grasses dry out and you have to ...

Winter Feeding Considerations for Beef Cattle - UF/IFAS Blogs

Spring calves are being weaned and cows should be rebred. Fall calving is here. Not only is this a good time to evaluate your pastures in ...