Abscess– Localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by disintegration of tissues.…
Average daily gain (ADG)
Average daily gain (ADG) – Measurement of daily body weight change in animal on a feed test. Most bull tests are 140 days in length.…
Buller-Steer Syndrome
Buller-Steer Syndrome– A behavior problem where a steer has a sexual attraction to other steers in the pen. The steer is ridden by the other steers, resulting in poor performance, reduced gains and injury or death.
Potential Causes
- use
Bulbourethral (Cowper’s) Gland
Bulbourethral (Cowper’s) Gland– An accessory gland of the male that secretes a fluid which constitutes a portion of the semen.
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Brockle-faced
Brockle-faced– White-faced with other colors splotched on the face and head.
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Nitrate Poisoning
Nitrate poisoning is a topic that comes up often during a drought. Many crops, particularly small grains such as oats, barley, and wheat, as well as corn and a number of weeds are known nitrate accumulators. When the plant is …
Interpreting a Forage Analysis Summary
Read your forage analysis with ease and know what it is telling you about your forage.
by John Paterson, MSU Extension Beef Specialist
| “…shows ranchers how to interpret a forage analyses for minerals and make an informed decision on whether |
Feeding Winter Wheat to Cows and Calves
| “Pound for pound, wheat is generally worth 103 to 108 percent of the value of corn in beef cattle rations.” |
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I have been asked several questions about feeding wheat this winter to calves and cows. The following recommendations come from …
Managing Newly Purchased Yearling Bulls
Twig Marston
Extension Beef Specialist
Department of Animal Sciences and Industry
Kansas State University, Manhattan
Introduction
Yearling bulls represent a large commitment to beef operations. Besides their purchase price, they are the future genetic material of the herd that can …
The impact of trace minerals on utilization and reproduction
Find out how the trace minerals in your cow will play into reproduction.
The impact of trace minerals on utilization and reproduction Part III by John Paterson, MSU Extension Beef/Cattle Specialist
…“…providing supplemental trace minerals can positively influence reproductive efficiency