April 2008
What's Driving Female Prices?
Shrinking cow numbers, drought, energy initiatives
and the ethanol drive all play key roles in
higher-than-anticipated female prices.
$W and $EN More Tools in the Female Selection Kit
Although these indexes are designed for the cow-calf producer, they are also a valuable aid for
purebred breeders selecting replacement heifers and the bulls that sire those heifers.
Missouri Protocol
University of Missouri studies show that 14-day protocol developed by
school improves pregnancy rates in yearling heifers.
Heifer Development
Nebraska researchers report feeding of DDGs improved AI conception rates among heifers.
Grazing to Greener Pastures
Before you start shelling out cash for herbicides,
you might consider drafting your cattle into your war on weeds.
Rebalancing the Grain Grazers
Researchers explore how shifts in diet affect bacteria populations,
rumen function and the incidence of bloat in grain-grazing cattle.