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Care of newly purchased feeder cattle (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
The way cattle are handled shortly before loading, during hauling, and the first two weeks in the feedlot has a great influence on the overall performance of feedlot cattle. There is no one program that will give best results for all feeder cattle...
Feed additives for beef cattle
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1984)
"A number of feed additives increase the performance of beef cattle. Wise use of feed additives is necessary to get top performance of beef cattle fed growing and finishing rations. There are restrictions on the use of most feed additives. Some must...
Feeding grain to beef cattle on pasture
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1982)
The systems concept of beef production : BIF fact sheet (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
In recent years, commercial and seed stock producers have emphasized increased production -- more milk, faster gains and greater mature size -- and have adopted management practices and bred cattle with this purpose in mind. As a result, weights...
High-moisture grain for beef cattle (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Some Missouri farmers are harvesting and storing high-moisture corn or milo for cattle rations. This practice has a number of agronomic advantages that are appealing to farmer-feeders who produce their own grain. Also, high-moisture processing...
Information on Missouri's beef cattle industry (1975-76)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1975)
"The University of Missouri Extension Centers are located in each of the 114 counties, usually in the county seat town. The following area and state specialists are available by contact through the county office."--Page one.
Reproductive management of Bos indicus- influenced beef cattle
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2021)
to parasites, solar exposure, high ambient temperature and relative humidity, and even low-quality forage diets. Well over half of the world's cattle inventory is managed in subtropical or tropical environments where Bos indicus breed composition...
Care of newly purchased feeder cattle
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1990)
group of incoming cattle. Develop a program which fits your operation and area. Post mortem examinations are worthwhile in ascertaining problems and the results should be considered for future health and management programs. The following are general...
Livestock risk protection (LRP) insurance in Missouri (2014)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2014)
Livestock risk protection (LRP) insurance offers livestock producers a way to manage risk associated with market price volatility (see Figure 1 for feeder cattle future prices). It does not protect against other perils such as disease or death...
Feeding poultry litter to beef cattle (2005)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2005)
Beef cattle have the ability to digest low-cost feedstuffs that are not usable by other livestock species. One such feedstuff is poultry litter, which provides opportunities or both the poultry producer and the beef cattle producer....
Protecting cattle from horse flies (1996)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1996)
Horse flies (insect family Tabanidae) are probably the most severe fly pests of cattle on Missouri pasture and range. Only the females 'bite,' but the blood-feeding activities of these large, agile insects can constitute a serious threat...
Livestock risk protection (LRP) insurance in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)
Livestock risk protection (LRP) insurance offers livestock producers a way to manage risk associated with market price volatility (see Figure 1 for feeder cattle future prices). It does not protect against other perils such as disease or death...
Managing the effects of stress and temperament on beef cattle reproduction
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2021)
pregnancy loss have been demonstrated by cows with excitable temperaments across various management systems and cattle types (Cooke et al., 2012). Several simple management strategies are available to mitigate temperament associated stress. Producers should...
Feeding dairy cattle for proper body condition score (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
of metabolic problems, lower milk yield, poor conception rates and dystocia (difficulty calving). Failure to attain proper body condition or rapid changes in body condition score during early lactation may indicate problems in herd health or feeding management...
Body condition scoring of beef and dairy animals (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Body condition scoring (BCS) of cattle allows cattle producers to assess the level of fat reserves of cows during various production phases. When regularly used, this information can be used to formulate management and feeding decisions....
Wheat for beef cattle rations
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1981)
Rations for growing and finishing beef cattle
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1985)
"Formulating a ration is a matter of combining feeds to make a ration that will be eaten in the amount needed to supply the daily nutrient requirements of the animal. In addition to being nutritionally adequate, a good cattle ration should...
Rations for growing and finishing beef cattle (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Formulating a ration is a matter of combining feeds to make a ration that will be eaten in the amount needed to supply the daily nutrient requirements of the animal.
Calculating fertilizer value of supplemental feed for cattle on pasture (2006)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2006)
Most cattle maintained on pasture receive supplemental feed during some portion of the year. Supplements are commonly fed to grazing cattle when pasture forage quality and quantity are below animal requirements....
Livestock risk protection (LRP) insurance
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)
"Livestock risk protection (LRP) insurance offers producers a way to manage risk associated with declining livestock prices (see Figure 1 for feeder cattle future prices). It does not protect against other perils such as disease or death. The U...