Unl Beefwatch

Troy Walz discusses experiences producers will have and the benefits from participating in the Practicum

Dr. Eric Hunt, Agricultural Meterology Extension Educator, discusses the outlook for moisture conditions the rest of April, May and June as well as possible shift to a drier pattern for later in the summer.

Dr. Becky Funk and Karly Anderson from UNL discusses key things to undersand about bovine anatomy and euthanasia methods to safely and swiftly put down cattle in an emergency situation.

Dr. Sandy Johnson from KSU discusses research she has done looking at the potential impacts of grazing cows and heifers on wheat pasture right prior to breeding.

Nebraska Extension researchers discuss different technology tools available to monitor water in range and pasture settings.

Dr. Halden Clark discusses his experience in working with land ownersand cow owners in custom grazing cows on corn residue in the winter.

Dr. Reinaldo Cooke discusses where the pheromone originates, what it does and recent research spanning production from weaned calves to the harvest of market ready cattle.

Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead discusses the bacteria that cause the disease and principles to help prevent it and care for calves.

A recently released guide provides insights into management practices that can increase the value producers receive from market cows and bulls.

Dr. Mary Drewnoski discusses research showing that cows utilizing non-green feed may need higher levels of vitamin A supplementation to provide adequate levels in colostrum for calf health and vigor.

The value and importance of nutritional strategies for getting first-calf heifers to conceive with their second calf.

Two genetic factors that increase risk and one that provides protection from BCHF are discussed.

Calving distribution and pounds produced per acre can be measures of productivity for a cow-calf enterprise.

Dr. Volesky discusses different forage options, seeding rates, and fertility needs for spring annuals.

Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead discusses the why behind retained placentas and how recommended care for cows has changed.

Dr. Jordan Wicks shares things to think through and remember when sending an animal in for processing.

Dr. Rick Funston discusses ranch level research looking at the impacts of feeding MGA for 18 days instead of 14 days on heifer estrus expression and AI pregnancy rates.

Dr. David Anderson discusses key numbers from the report and how the information may shape markets moving forward.

Dr. Clay Mathis discusses characteristics of effective ranch managers and lessons learned while director of the KRIRM.

Dr. Blasi from KSU discusses limit feeding research and how timing of feeding during cold weather can impact cattle performance.