G87-851 Improving Reproductive Performance and Productivity of Beef Herds

Authors

Gene H. Deutscher, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

1987

Document Type

Article

Comments

© 1987, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

NebGuide discusses management practices that can be used to improve reproduction and productivity of beef herds. The major objective of cow-calf producers should be to wean a calf from each cow every year. The average calf crop weaned in Nebraska is estimated at 80 calves weaned per 100 cows in breeding herds. A realistic goal is 90 to 95 calves weaned per 100 cows.