1. I have been selecting replacement heifers out of cows that have small teat size and good udders for many years in order not to have a problem with big teats that a calf can't nurse. Also choosing A.I. bulls that produce good udders. But this year a couple of my second-calf Angus cows have developed large teats and needed to be milked out so that the calf can nurse. What could be causing this problem? Mastitis? A subclinical infection other than mastitis? I don't see how it could be genetic, and they had no problems last year. Published: February 21, 2008
2. What does a GnRH shot do for the cow at the time of CIDR insertion? Published: February 21, 2008
3. We have a cow that just had twin calves, born seven days apart. The mother rejected the second calf. Would this kind of birth be called twins? Published: February 21, 2008
4. What kind of dewormer do I need to use on my cattle? Published: February 21, 2008
5. Every winter my cows rub their heads, necks, and shoulders. Why do they do this? Published: February 21, 2008
6. We have been feeding coarse cracked corn and ground first-cutting alfalfa. We have noticed an increased incidence of bloat. Our vet calls this dry bloat. What is the difference in type of bloats and remedies for "dry" bloat? Published: February 21, 2008
7. Should the ideal udder of a beef cow differ from that of a dairy cow and, if so, what are the reasons? Published: February 21, 2008
8. How much protein should a beef cow in the last trimester of pregnancy consume each day? Published: February 21, 2008
9. How do semen and embryos stay alive while frozen and then come back still alive after thawing? Published: February 20, 2008
10. How much bone, fat, and muscle are in an average steer carcass, and is there a Web page or site containing the studies to prove these data? Published: February 20, 2008
11. I have a neighbor asking to finish my calves, cull cows, cull first-calf heifers. They would like to get paid on pounds gained. What is?or where do I find out?the rate for feeding on gain? I have been told 0.45 to 0.65 cents a pound gain. Please help me to come up with a profit margin for my neighbor. Published: February 20, 2008
12. What is grass tetany? Published: February 19, 2008
13. How do I use a forage crude protein analysis? Published: February 19, 2008
14. How do I determine what proportion of the protein in a feed is supplied by urea or other NPN sources? Published: February 19, 2008
15. How do I determine the energy level of cattle supplements? Published: February 19, 2008
16. If I were to wean calves at two months of age, would I have to keep them out of sight of the mother? Or is it better to keep them in a fenced area in sight of the mother? Published: February 19, 2008
17. Can the nutritional program of a cow/calf operation have a carryover effect on calf feedlot performance? Published: February 19, 2008
18. I start my breeding season in 30 days and have just purchased some young bulls. How should I manage the bulls? Published: February 19, 2008
19. How do I know if my cows are exhibiting signs of mastitis? Published: February 19, 2008
20. What are some reasons for a heifer to stop milking 12 days after calving? Published: February 19, 2008
21. What could be the cause of bloat in calves 1 to 2 weeks old? Published: February 19, 2008
22. How do I synchronize estrus in beef heifers using MGA and prostaglandin? Published: February 19, 2008
23. I am having calving problems in my first-calf heifers. I seem to be pulling 50 to 60% of them. I have heard about pelvic area measurements, but I don’t understand what they are and how to use them. Is this something I should be selecting for? Published: February 19, 2008
24. What minerals are tied to reproduction in beef cattle? Published: February 19, 2008
25. How long does a cow's pregnancy last? Published: February 19, 2008
26. The pregnancy rates of my herd have been awful. The last few years I have had 30 to 40% of my herd open. I turn my bulls out the first of June and remove them around September. Two years ago I started getting a breeding soundness exam on my bulls, but that hasn’t helped. I rarely see the bull service a cow; mostly, the cows are always in the shade or standing in the pond. Their haircoat is really thick too. It seems like they haven’t shed since winter. What’s going on in my herd? Published: February 19, 2008
27. What are some common clinical symptoms of bloat in cattle? Published: February 19, 2008
28. What is a Burdizzo? Published: February 19, 2008
29. What are some major concerns for cattle producers in regions that have experienced significant drought? Published: February 19, 2008
30. Do I need to vaccinate my cattle for trichomoniasis? Published: February 19, 2008

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