Methods to Increase Productivity of Spring Calving Production Systems in the Nebraska Sandhills

Authors

Devin Broadhead, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
L. A. Stalker, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Jacki A. Musgrave Musgrave, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Rick N. Funston, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2017

Citation

2017 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. University of Nebraska Extension MP104. Lincoln, NE.

Comments

© 2016 The Board Regents of the University of Nebraska.

Abstract

Feeding supplement to cattle grazing dormant winter range increased cow BW and BCS and calf performance, but not pregnancy rate. Using a CIDR to shorten the post-partum interval in a cow herd with existing acceptable reproductive performance did not improve pregnancy rate. Feeding creep feed to calves increased weaning BW but should be considered within the context of a cost/benefit analysis. Additional years of data collection may be necessary to draw definitive conclusions.