Calving out of sync is a stockman's nightmare. Cooperative Extension specialists advise that producers step up their calf nutrition and health program right after calving to promote early conception. Cooperative Extension specialists recommend a heated box to revive the calf. Systems range from ear tags that carry a cow's history to complete computer programs. Cooperative Extension educators help agricultural producers become more aware of tax-management concepts and principles that could affect their business decisions.
Participants learn how to safely process livestock.
Tribal residents also get help in technology, particularly for Internet searches. When stockmen retain ownership of their cattle through the feedlot phase, they get valuable carcass data back after slaughter. If producers properly prepare and select calves for shipping long distances, they can realize gains in excess of 2 pounds a day. By setting up a video camera in the calf barn and running cable to the ranch house, stockmen can watch their calving progress. Their focus is to improve the profitability and sustainability of agriculture enterprises.