With many cattle-owners breeding their cattle now for fall calving, pregnancy testing is the crucial final step. We spend so much time in the management of our small herd to getting our cows in correct body condition, picking the perfect bull to breed them to, and getting them bred at the right time. …
Early weaning calves can save money, improve conception rates, and increase stocking rates. If you are located close to an urban setting, typically the price of land limits the amount of pasture available for natural grazing, leaving you to supplement with harvested feeds. In our own operation, we feed hay year-round, so early weaning allows …
I know many of you are just starting the fall calving season, but as the calves hit the ground, it is never to early to start planning to re-breed those cows and heifers. Here is a list of things that can make your fall breeding go the best it can. For me, it can be broken …
Through my years of artificially inseminating cattle, I have seen several different techniques for thawing semen and preparing a gun for A.I.ing. This video demonstrates the process I go through each time I prepare the semen for insemination. Check out our YouTube Channel for more videos. http://www.youtoube.com/zntcattle
...Before I even start this blog, I want to say that my approach is “less is more” when it comes to using hormones to A.I. cows or heifers. That being said, life is not perfect, and we can not set aside our entire life for 30-60 days to get all of our cattle A.I.ed at …