This is the optimum target weight, and is usually reached at 14 months. Early in the breeding season, cattlemen place an electronic sensor that sends a signal to the computer when she's ready. 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.