There are a number of different factors that determine the daily intake of a cow. The primary factors are cow weight, forage quality, and stage of production (gestating or lactating). When …

5 days ago · “At some point, a cow’s reproductive ability will wane and at 10 years of age I’m going to be really critical if she does not have a calf every year and get bred on time,” Lubbers …

Jun 8, 2023 · Nutritional decision making is a key factor determining beef cattle production and profitability. Adequate nutrition is required for growth, maintenance, lactation, and reproduction.

Apr 2, 2020 · There are a number of different factors that determine the daily intake of a cow. The primary factors are cow weight, forage quality, and stage of production (gestating or lactating). …

Jul 2, 2020 · A nonlactating cow or bull needs one gallon of water per 100 pounds of body weight. As an example, spring-calving cows will need close to 20 to 24 gallons of water per day for …

Feb 12, 2024 · Watch for warning signs that something might be wrong during each of the three stages of labor to determine if a cow needs help giving birth.

Jan 23, 2007 · The cow requires energy for grazing, traveling, fetal development, milk production, temperature maintenance, reproduction, digestion, and voiding of body wastes. In addition, fi …

Sep 9, 2022 · Seventy percent of the fetus’ growth occurs in the last 3 months of pregnancy. This means the cow needs to gain about 1.25 lb. per day in fetus and related tissue growth during …

Jan 9, 2023 · Compared to mid-gestation, energy requirements of cows increase by 20% and their protein needs increase by 10% during late gestation. Considerable tissue growth occurs …

Nutrition is one of the most important management factors in reaching calf crop goals and in attaining a short calving season every year in breeding herds of beef cattle. The limiting …