1. In a selenium-deficient area, is it better to inject selenium prebreeding or feed a mineral for four months prebreeding at a 4-oz level containing 30 ppm selenium and vitamin E at 300 I.U. per pound? Published: February 26, 2008
2. I have black/black white-face cows and am considering using hybrid or composite bulls in my structured crossbreeding system. I would like to maintain the black color in my herd. What would you suggest? Published: February 26, 2008
3. Do you have any trial information on finishing beef cattle in buildings. e.g., hoop barns, MOFs. How will a bedded building compare to open lots and slat confinements? Published: February 26, 2008
4. Which feeds are high in rumen degradeable protein, which are high in rumen by-pass protein, and how much of each is needed? What is acid detergent fiber? Published: February 26, 2008
5. What is more important to supplement on low-quality pasture, protein or energy? Published: February 26, 2008
6. How do I determine the energy value of forages? Published: February 26, 2008
7. What are some strategies producers can utilize to increase the likelihood that young beef females re-breed after their first or second calf? Published: February 26, 2008
8. Is hair coat an indicator of nutritional and/or health status of beef cattle? Published: February 26, 2008
9. What is the cause of low conception rates, repeat breeders, and abortions in my cowherd? Published: February 26, 2008
10. How do I protect my cattle from bovine viral diarrhea (BVD)? Published: February 26, 2008
11. How can I prevent my cattle from coccidiosis (bloody scours)? Published: February 26, 2008
12. Can I feed wheat to beef cattle? Published: February 26, 2008
13. I am noticing something protruding from the vulva of a late-pregnant, mature cow. It seems to be about the size of a grapefruit. It only sticks out a little bit and only when she is lying down. What do you think this is, and what should I do? Published: February 26, 2008
14. Should I be feeding chelated minerals to my cows? Published: February 26, 2008
15. What are the biggest advantages and disadvantages of dry-lotting beef cows? Published: February 26, 2008
16. What are some best management practices on turning cattle out onto a harvested cornfield? Published: February 26, 2008
17. I own 1,500 head of cows and sell all my calves on a grid. We implant once at three months, once at weaning, and twice in the feed yard. What implant strategy would you recommend? Published: February 26, 2008
18. My young beef calves have diarrhea. What should I do? Published: February 21, 2008
19. Should I crossbreed my cowherd? Published: February 21, 2008
20. What kind of records do I need to keep during calving season? Published: February 21, 2008
21. Where can I learn more about ultrasound technology so I can use it to determine pregnancy in my females? Published: February 21, 2008
22. What should I consider when culling my cow herd? Published: February 21, 2008
23. I recently purchased a three-year-old Limousin bull and five Brangus crossbred cows. What kind of offspring will result from this cross? Published: February 21, 2008
24. Can annual synchronization of females cause fertility problems in beef cows? Published: February 21, 2008
25. I want to get my first-calf heifers rebred. I have left a bull with them while they were calving and because of feeding convenience. Is it better to remove the bull, or can I leave them together? Published: February 21, 2008
26. How do I manage beef bulls during the winter or between breeding season? Published: February 21, 2008
27. Where can I find information about beef cattle diseases? Published: February 21, 2008
28. I have a cow that is lame. I first thought it was foot rot, but I have found out it is not. The cow has gone downhill extremely and does not gain on any sort of feed, even alfalfa and barley. The cow seems to be lame on all four legs and looks stiff in the joints. I would appreciate some ideas of what it could be and how to treat it. Published: February 21, 2008
29. What do you think are the 10 traits that a commercial beef cow should have? Published: February 21, 2008
30. My dad says that if we feed first-calf heifers corn before calving, the calves will get too big. Is this true or more of an old wives' tale? Should we also be feeding them corn prior to calving to increase our chances of breeding back early? Published: February 21, 2008

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