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The 3 Basic beef production systems

There are three basic beef production systems: 1.  Cow herd for calf production ( Weaner production)  This system refer to a primary herd of breeding cows that are mated to produce calves. Both heifer and bull calves are produced, whereby some of the...

The 3 Basic beef production systems

There are three basic beef production systems: 1.  Cow herd for calf production ( Weaner production)  This system refer to a primary herd of breeding cows that are mated to produce calves. Both heifer and bull calves are produced, whereby some of the...

Birth to Weaning

The farmer should consider various management practices that will result in higher and more efficient production.  One of these practices is creep feeding. Creep feeding may be viewed as a practice to supplement the cow’s milk when it is insufficient to maintain...

Birth to Weaning

The farmer should consider various management practices that will result in higher and more efficient production.  One of these practices is creep feeding. Creep feeding may be viewed as a practice to supplement the cow’s milk when it is insufficient to maintain...

Calving

Calving is the normal end of pregnancy and is defined as the ejection of the foetus as well as placenta from the uterus of the cow.   Calving signs One clue that calving will take place within about 24 hours is of the teats filling. Even if the udder has been...