Through selective breeding, cattlemen can produce more beef per cow, step up the efficiency of their herds, and improve the selling price of their cattle. Improvement in any of these will increase profits. If all are raised together, even more profit may result. The groundsels are woody-stemmed, native, perennial plants that often cause livestock poisoning in winter and early spring. Poisoning of cattle and horses is reported most often, with sheep and goats being poisoned less frequently.
Poisoning is most common in late fall and winter.
B-212 Ron Parker, Extension Livestock Specialist Understanding the anatomy and physiology of the cow's reproductive system is fundamental to good cattle management. Basic knowledge in this area will enable producers to do a better job in getting cows rebred, especially if artificial insemination and estrous synchronization are used. It will also enable producers to understand and cope with reproductive diseases and calving problems better. Nutrition for the Beef Cow Guide B-213 Larry Foster, Extension Livestock Specialist Nutrition plays a key role to ensure that each cow gives birth to a strong, healthy calf and rebreeds every year within approximately 80 days of year. An inadequate nutrition program may result in a low percent calf crop, late calving and decreased weaning weights.