Identifying reproductive issues, managing input costs, more efficient culling along various preg-checking methods are presented in this article.
Producers have a variety of options for managing nonpregnant cows and heifers.”
Source: Bovine Veterinarian, July 10, 2020. Link. Current cattle markets, weather outlooks and feed availability are all factors that should be considered when determining the fate of open females.
INSIGHTS: Whether veterinarian or representative, consider. . . sending this article to 10 producers who you know could be managing their beef cows more effectively. Add a note something like this:
<producer name>, I thought about you while reading this article. I’m sure if we preg-checked the new heifers you added, we can make sure your breeding program is working. Let’s get together next week to review this information and determine if earlier preg-checking makes sense to you. Wednesday morning works for me. Let me know when we can talk or meet.