1. I have an animal that is older and overweight. I have noticed that she is prolapsed. What could be the cause of prolapse? Published: February 19, 2008
2. Had a corn field to catch fire. The corn is a little black but not hurt. There are about 1000 bushels of corn on the ground. Can I put 40 cows on this field if I keep hay and water for them, or should I fence a small section off? Is there any danger of the cows overeating ? Published: February 19, 2008
3. Will a calfhood implant like Synovex C or Ralgro at branding be cost effective when used on calves grazing extensive, and often sparse, rangelands where weaning weights are often lower than those achieved in other parts of the United States? Published: February 19, 2008
4. Why doesn't the United States test all cattle for BSE? Published: February 19, 2008
5. What could cause a cow to die suddenly during the calving process after five hours? Published: February 19, 2008
6. I had some cattle on Dallisgrass that started to exhibit symptoms such as staggering. Is this what is referred to as Dallisgrass staggers, and how do I prevent it? Published: February 19, 2008
7. How can I prevent my cattle from suffering from bloat? Published: February 19, 2008
8. When exactly is the beginning of cattle breeding season? What's the significance of having it during a particular time? Published: February 19, 2008
9. What can I do if I have a calf that will not nurse and I am unable to get colostrum from the mother? Is there any supplement I can give that will adequately meet the needs of the calf? Published: February 19, 2008
10. One of our beef cows just had her second calf. She cleaned the calf up, but every time the calf would go to nurse, she would knock the calf back down. I took the calf from her and put it on a bottle. The cow does not even care that it is missing. She did not do this with her first calf. Any information on why this would happen? Published: February 19, 2008
11. Is clover good for your livestock to eat, because everyone tells me that it causes sickness in your livestock? Published: February 19, 2008
12. How would you evaluate "NutriDense" hybrids offered for silage use? NutriDense is higher in essential amino acids and higher in oil content than conventional hybrids. These are offered in a NutriDense and a NutriDense-plus low-phytate version. Which one? Published: February 19, 2008
13. How frequently do I need to feed an energy supplement? Published: February 19, 2008
14. If I suspect that my calves have blackleg or lepto, would an antibiotic help rectify the situation? Published: February 19, 2008
15. Can you give me a brief summary of the prevention, causes, vaccinations, and cure of blackleg? Published: February 19, 2008
16. I am having a hard time deciding whether I need to feed a 20, 32, or 38 percent protein supplement. How do I know which is best? Published: February 19, 2008
17. What is neosporosis? Published: February 19, 2008
18. What should I consider when selecting replacement heifers? Published: February 19, 2008
19. How are custom feeding cattle rates charged to cattle feeders? Published: February 19, 2008
20. We will be moving a set of cows to a dryland cornfield that did not get picked this fall. The plants/stalks are small, short, and about 2 to 3 feet apart. The ears are very small, and most are 2 to 3 inches long. The cows will eat a lot of corn because there is not much else to eat. We are feeding some corn to the cows now. I have bicarb to add in the water. Water will be hauled, so the amount will be known. How much bicarb in the water do we add? This is a good idea, is it not? Published: February 19, 2008
21. What are some symptoms that my cattle are suffering from anaplasmosis? Published: February 19, 2008
22. How long does a Holstein steer that is raised as a pet on high-quality hay and grain and that gets yearly check-ups from a vet live on average? Published: February 19, 2008
23. What is the best possible way to manage lepto-hardjo virus in my herd? Published: February 19, 2008
24. How do we test for BSE in cattle in the United States? Published: February 19, 2008
25. Expected progeny differences (EPDs) are currently the best predictor of an animal’s genetic worth. During bull selection, can the EPD of one breed be compared to the EPD of other breeds? Published: February 19, 2008
26. I am evaluating my crossbred cow-calf herd for improvement and corrections. The past couple of years we have experienced increased calving problems and/or losses. The problems are primarily post-calving. Parturition takes place all right, but then problems arise. For example, cows with good udders and teats in past seasons have greatly enlarged teats to the point of difficulty for the calf to nurse. What can cause this, and at what point do we intervene to assist the calf? We pride ourselves on keeping our cattle in good physical shape. We vaccinate and worm each year and provide mineral and range meal free choice. We may have our cows too fat or exceed the ideal BCS for production purposes. What would be a good approach to evaluate our cattle and take steps toward correcting any of the above problems? Better vaccination, change in diet, minerals, etc.? Published: February 19, 2008
27. What is an EPD? Published: February 19, 2008
28. How do they determine milk EPDs on bulls? Published: February 19, 2008
29. How important is water location in a rotational grazing system? Published: February 19, 2008
30. Why do my cattle fail to shed and seem to suffer in the heat? Published: February 19, 2008

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