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Converting from Year-round to Controlled Calving

Converting from Year-round to Controlled Calving

ASC-263: Converting from Year-round to Controlled Calving

Authored by: Les Anderson Darrh Bullock Ben Crites Kevin Laurent Jeff Lehmkuhler Katherine VanValin

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Abstract

In the United States more than half (55%) of all beef cow-calf operations do not have a defined calving season. Typically, in these operations, bulls are not removed from the herd and remain with the cows the entire year. This "uncontrolled breeding" results in cows calving over several months or, in some cases, cows calving every month. Calving year-round presents many challenges in herd management and decreases productivity. In some cases, producers have an off-the-farm job and limited time can be left to dedicate to the cowherd. In these scenarios, it is crucial to maximize time and labor efficiency.

Core Details

Publication ID

ASC-263

Status

New

Publication Date

Jul. 19, 2024

Series

Multi-Part Series

N/A


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Language

English

Peer Reviewed?

Yes

Contact Information

Tawana Brown
Associate Director, Educational Publications

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