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Producers get hands-on experience managing unexpected calving problems without the stakes of live animals at the Manitoba Beef and Forage Production Conference in Brandon in December 2023.
Beef cattle, Livestock

Pro tips for a calving crisis

When is it actually time to call in the vet?

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The calf was breech. Standing a few feet away, Brandon veterinarian Dr. Grayson Ross coached the producer at the rear of the cow through the potential disaster. “Get it in your mind’s eye,” he said. “You’ve got the rump of a calf right in front of you. The tail’s there. You’ve figured out where the
A cow-calf pair from Nanita Blomquist’s ranch near Big Valley, Alta. Feeding pregnant cows at night has sometimes increased daytime calving, but Blomquist only uses the method when it fits with the work schedule on the ranch.
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Feed at night, birth by day? It might work, but is it worth it?

Feeding pregnant cows in the evening may increase the odds of daytime calving, but there’s a but

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Glacier FarmMedia – Feeding pregnant cows at night may increase the chances that they will conveniently calve in daytime. “I think there could be some merit,” said Dr. Cody Creelman. “I’ve had several clients over the years try it. Several have thought it’s perhaps a good feeding method and they think that it does have the desired effect.” While not having
When used properly, heat lamps can help newborn livestock stay warm during harsh weather.
Livestock

Take precautions when using heat lamps for newborn livestock

The use of heat lamps increases the risk of fire, but with proper safety precautions they can be a helpful tool

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As spring approaches, many ranchers prepare a clean, dry and warm place for newborn animals. Frigid temperatures make it a challenge to keep newborn livestock warm and protected from harsh winter elements. One option is to provide supplemental heat from heat lamps but severe risks can accompany their use inside a barn. “As livestock producers,
Even when using low-stress handling techniques, cattle can get worked up in certain situations and can benefit greatly from tranquilization.
Beef cattle, Livestock

Often a tranquilizer makes things easier for cattle and their owner

Beef 911: There is a non-prescription product that has many uses and can be administered by producers

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There are many times when tranquilization makes it easier on both cattle and the operator. The main tranquilizer I am talking about is acepromazine, a member of the phenothiazine tranquilizer family. It is not a prescription product and producers can be trained in its usage and in the way it is delivered. Since the dosage is pretty
Having a system in place for winter calving can reduce the risk of disease spread.
Livestock, News

Prepare for cold-weather calving

Adequate preparation for winter calving can help reduce the risk of disease spread

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The winter of 2022-23 has already been challenging for beef producers. With the ground not entirely frozen due to the insulation effect of early snows, many are set up for wet, muddy, and unsanitary conditions for calving. “For cattle operations that begin calving during this time, cows must have access to some type of confinement
Cattle weather heavy snow near Belmont, Man., in mid- to late April.
Livestock, News

Calving losses add insult to injury

Three Colorado lows in as many weeks, mixed with cold in between, has winnowed an already small calf crop

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Iain Aitken was about two-thirds of the way done calving in the last week of April, but he’d already seen twice the calf losses he’d expect in a full season. About half of those, he estimated, were direct losses from the weather — the unfortunate legacy of a string of Colorado lows that dropped well
More calves in the first round is a winning formula
Beef cattle, Livestock

More calves in the first round is a winning formula

Research council urges producers to consider the payoff from tightening the calving season

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Glacier FarmMedia – According to experts, the winning numbers in the calving lottery are always the same: 60-25-10-5. And the Beef Cattle Research Council wants producers to test that theory by using its Value of Calving Distribution Calculator. Calving distribution is the percentage of calves born in each 21-day cycle during the calving season (which
When it comes to the big three – scours, pneumonia and navel infection – biosecurity and colostrum uptake go a long way.
Beef cattle, Livestock

It’s time to get out your calving season to-do list — and check it twice

Beef 911: Being well prepared not only saves headaches during calving but can prevent future problems

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For the vast majority of you, calving is underway or will be shortly, so a quick review of a few points may lead to more live calves and minimizing disease problems. First, review your list of calving supplies and make sure you have extra on hand. You know what you have needed in the past,
Make sure any video sources you’re learning from are reputable.
Beef cattle, Livestock

Videos are an easy way to add to your skill set on the farm

Beef 911: Having an expert show how to investigate or fix a problem is a great way to learn

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We can always pick up ways to improve our cattle operations. One method is to ask lots of questions of the right people. Another is reading and investigating specific topics. And an increasingly popular way is to watch instructive videos. The issue here is making sure the source is ethical, reliable and not sensationalized. A

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