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Synchronizing Estrus in Cattle
(2007-04-13)
Cattle producers can synchronize estrus (heat) to breed fertile females rapidly. The manipulation of the reproductive process reduces the need to detect estrus, creates a more uniform calf crop, and shortens the breeding ...
Long Calving Seasons: Problems and Solutions
(2007-06-20)
There is an important relationship between the length of the calving season and dollar return, pounds of calf weaned and the reproductive performance of the breeding herd. This publication explains that relationship. It ...
Calf Removal: A Way to Stimulate Reproduction in Cows
(2003-10-08)
Cows that are slow to breed or fail to breed are costly to producers. One of the factors that delays the resumption of estrous activity in a cow--and subsequent breeding--is nursing stress. Removing a calf from a dam, ...
Determining Pregnancy in Cattle
(2008-12-16)
The process of palpating to determine pregnancy in cattle and the equipment used during palpation are described and illustrated in this bulletin. The female reproductive system is discussed, along with the developmental ...
Bull Management for Cow/Calf Producers
(2005-09-09)
Management techniques can help ensure that bulls contribute their fullest production potential and improve the chances of high fertility. Proper bull selection and management from weaning through maturity will boost their ...
Choosing the Time of Year to Breed and Calve Beef Cows in Texas
(2001-01-04)
The time of year that cows calve directly affects many herd management practices. Therefore, producers should consider carefully the time of year to breed cattle. This publication looks at research that covers several ...