Ranch Hand Top 10; May 2012
Catch and treat sick calves ASAP. They will respond better to treatment and perform better after recovery, compared with waiting until “later” to treat them.Match rations to the stage of production....
View ArticleRanch Hand Top 10; April 2011
Check calves regularly and treat as necessaryMatch rations and minerals to needs of lactating cowsMake appointments for bull breeding soundness examsFertilize pastures Plan prebreeding and bull turnout...
View ArticleRanch Hand Top 10; May 2011
Continue sound cow nutrition program until turnoutEvaluate cows for body condition, lameness and udder problemsFinalize pasture stocking rate, spring culling and breeding decisionsID all calves before...
View ArticleRanch Hand Top 10; November 2011
Monitor cattle on crop residue, cover crops of stockpiled forages closely; provide required supplement and take them off when available feed is goneTest feeds and develop rations for all classes of...
View ArticleRanch Hand Top 10; December 2011
If cattle still are grazing, monitor pasture conditions, feed protein supplement when needed and remove the cattle when available feed supply is goneConsider stage of pregnancy when delivering cow and...
View ArticleRanch Hand Top 10; January 2012
Cattle requirements are increasing and herds have calves being born; be sure to match diets with requirementsReview feed inventories and re-evaluate your plan for allocating feed to cattle in light of...
View ArticleRanch Hand Top 10; February 2012
Prepare for calving: facilities, supplies, mental focusFeed cows at night to increase proportion of calves born during daylight hoursBe sure to have plenty of high-quality feed, vitamins and minerals...
View ArticleRanch Hand Top 10; June 2012
Check water sources to ensure adequate clean waterReview and apply fly control options (producers are reporting early fly hatches ahead of traditional fly season)Prepare records and begin to explore...
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