Consider the type tags or sprays used last year. Change from organophosphate to pyrethroid or vice versa. For calves to begin hitting the ground around January 10, bulls need to go into pastures on April 1. Check condition of bulls during the breeding season. Provide supple-mental feed if needed.
Spot check heifers for activity now to see if they are breeding.
Cows need to be in moderate to good condition to rebreed. Provide supple-mental feed if spring pastures are slow to grow. To precondition for shipment, calves should be vaccinated for respiratory diseases 45 days prior to shipment. Check with the local veterinarian now for product recommendations so these vaccines can be ordered. Heifer calves should be calfhood vaccinated for brucellosis at 4 to 8 months of age.