Sep 2, 2021 · Collecting calf weaning weights is critical for beef cattle performance recordkeeping. The calf age range for the collection of a weaning weight should be from 160 to 250 days of age for the accurate calculation of a 205-day adjusted weaning weight. (Refer to Extension publication ANR- 2577, Beef Cattle Performance Record Keeping.)

calf are collected between the ages of 160 and 240 days. They are then adjusted to a consistent 205-day age standard and for the age of the dam. Ratios based on this adjusted 205-day weight are calculated within a contemporary group, defined by a 90-day range in calf age, calf sex, actual weights collected within one week’s time, and management.

Jul 11, 2024 · Cow-calf operation sustainability involves the efficient use of resources on-farm to improve herd profitability and farm productivity now and for future generations. For operations with less than fifty head of cattle, it is especially important to focus on herd processes that improve time and resource management.

Jul 11, 2024 · An individual animal approach to beef cattle record keeping involves recording specific performance data for each animal, such as identification number, birth date, calf sex, sire, dam, breed composition, weaning weight, and more, if desired. To be effective, an animal identification system must first be established.

Dec 1, 2021 · (See the Alabama Extension publication Beef Cattle Record Keeping Basics.) A calving distribution is also useful to see when most calves were born. To do so, record the date when the first calf was born. At the end of the first 21 days of calving, count and record the number of calves born.

Dec 6, 2018 · Determine which cattle market outlets that attain higher cattle revenues for various classes of cattle— auction barns, private treaty, graded and pooled sales, tele-auctions, video auctions. Evaluate the best time of year to market calves based on your calving season and the 10-year seasonal price trends.

Apr 14, 2023 · Implants are used in more than 90 percent of feedlot cattle, while fewer than 50 percent of cow-calf operations use this growth-promoting technology. Implant technology is underused in the cow-calf sector but may be a cost-effective method to increase the muscle tissue production of calves.

Jun 15, 2022 · Approach to Beef Cattle Record Keeping. Different approaches to record keeping or a combination of these methods can be taken. One option can be a whole herd approach to record cattle inventories at each phase of production, market prices and animal weights. This whole herd approach provides a general evaluation of a herd’s production level.

in the muscle of young cattle, usually occurring between 4 months and 2 years of age. Blackleg seldom affects cattle older than 2 years of age, most likely due to immunity induced by vaccines or natural exposure. However, sporadic cases do occur in cattle older than 2 years and are often associated with the reuse of needles for multiple injections.

Jul 19, 2023 · Seasonality in cattle markets refers to the normally expected fluctuation of both feeder and fat cattle (live cattle) prices during the production year. Feeder cattle prices in Alabama in a typical year tend to peak in spring (February, March, April) and are at their low point in fall (September, October, November).