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5 instructive steps to start calves the right way

5 instructive steps to start calves the right wayYou can feel it in the air; the days are getting shorter, and the weather is getting cooler (maybe). It will soon be the time that most producers do their fall processing. They will be running their cows through the chutes, and for any spring-born calves, they will be weaning them from their mommas.

Much like during the spring, this can be a hectic time for producers. With all of the doctoring and separating that is going on, it can take a lot of work to keep track of what is going on. However, there is a better time to slouch when it comes to your calf crop.

What you do here can determine the productivity of your fall calves. Calving will be stressful for them, so whatever you can do to alleviate as much of that as possible will be helpful. Here are five steps that you can follow to get your calves going in the right direction.

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How to use dewormers that will control internal parasites

How to use dewormers that will control internal parasitesInternal parasites are a problem that every beef producer must face. It is a constant annoyance that can rob a beef operation of its productivity. They impair production by increasing things like energy costs of maintenance, diet digestibility, and immune activity.

They actually have a more significant impact on the profitability of beef cattle than most even realize. Research has shown that weaning weights can be increased by over 30 pounds and pregnancy rates by over 10% with proper deworming. With statistics like this, it would make sense to keep them under check.

Controlling them requires correct planning as well as proper timing. In order to get the most efficiency, you need to use the right dewormer at the right time of the year. Here are some things to look at when planning for your deworming program.

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Controlling internal parasites for fun and profit

controlling internal parasites for fun and profitInternal parasites are a problem that every beef producer must face. It is a constant annoyance that can rob a beef operation of its productivity. They impair production by increasing things like energy costs of maintenance, diet digestibility, and immune activity.

They actually have a bigger impact on the profitability of beef cattle than most even realize. Research has shown that weaning weights can be increased by over 30 pounds and pregnancy rates by over 10% with proper deworming. With statistics like this, it would make sense to keep them under check.

Controlling them requires correct planning as well as correct timing. In order to get the most efficiency you need to use the right dewormer at the right time of the year. Here are some things to look at when planning for your deworming program.

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