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Articles tagged under: calving

Calving Concerns

Published March 24, 2023

The amount of snow on the ground could pose trouble for the calving season. "I know people who calve in April are expecting less snow and warmer temperatures," said Laura Edwards, state climatologist, South Dakota. "It can lead to muddy…
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Avoid Calving Issues

Published January 2, 2023

Sire selection and paying attention to Estimated Progeny Differences are the key to avoiding calving problems. according to North Dakota State University Extension Veterinarian Dr. Gerald Stokka. "Once we understood the value of EPDs, the number of C-sections done in…
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Bracing Against the Storm

Published December 15, 2022

Karissa Daws of Grassy Meadow Ranch in Michigan, North Dakota was busy this past week preparing for the large amount of snow that was dumped on their ranch. "Luckily, this storm was somewhat planned so we could think ahead. By…
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ND Cattle Lost in April Blizzard

Published April 21, 2022

Cattle producers in western North Dakota are still taking stock of the impact from the mid-April blizzard. Belfield, North Dakota rancher Byron Richard said sometimes to end a drought, you need a calf-killing storm. "Everyone around here is in the…
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Calving Season Continues in the Storm

Published April 14, 2022

The spring storm doesn’t stop calving season. Binford, North Dakota rancher Megan Overby says they are checking cows every hour. "We have a day shift and a night shift crew going on in these extreme conditions. Thankfully, many of the…
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How Timing of Feeding Can Impact Calving Time

Published January 3, 2022

Calving is one of the most important times on the production calendar. Management decisions made prior to this period can influence success at calving and ultimately profitability of an operation. NDSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Zac Carlson says the time…
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Drought Causes Concerns of Vitamin A Deficiency

Published January 2, 2022

Vitamin A deficiency is one challenge when feeding drought-affected forages. "Green forage is the primary source of beta-carotene which is the precursor for Vitamin A," said Janna Block, livestock specialist, NDSU Extension. "We obviously did not have a lot of…
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Calving Checks: How Often Should You Do It?

Published March 5, 2021

It is the age-old question: How often should you be checking cows during calving? A common rule of thumb is that cows and heifers should be check every 3 hours. Of course, that does change depending on the weather. South…
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Now is the Time for Late Gestation Planning

Published December 21, 2020

For most cattle producers, weaning is in the books and pregnancy checking is complete or soon to be underway. Now is the time to pay attention to those pregnant cows out on crop residue or grass. South Dakota State University…
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Nutritional Deficiencies Showing Up this Calving Season

Published April 13, 2020

The 2020 calving season has brought forth some unexplained calf abortions or deaths. NDSU Veterinary Diagnostics Lab director Brett Webb says those issue can often be linked back to nutritional deficiencies. "There's a pretty good association with Vitamin A deficiencies,…
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