March 12, 2015 Comments are off Montana Stockgrowers Association
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Contest: Why are you Proud to be a part of Montana Ranching?

instagram photoWhy are you proud to be a part of the Montana ranching community? Big Sky Country has so many amazing things to offer! Our ranching and cattle communities are a huge part of the state’s heritage and tradition and we want to see why you are proud to be a part of that community! With National Agriculture Day being celebrated on March 18, there is no better time to share these stories.

Montana Stockgrowers Association is giving away THREE (3) copies of our book, Big Sky Boots (value of $45 each)! This coffee-table-style book makes a great gift for friends or a new addition to your home. Big Sky Boots is part of the Montana Family Ranching Series through the Research and Education Endowment Foundation, and takes the reader on a journey through a year in the life of Montana’s cowboys – through calving, branding, and shipping, and everything in between. Throughout pages of the book is an interactive experience with QR codes, which take the reader to videos of the featured ranchers with a quick scan of a smartphone.

Here is how to enter:

Submit your perspective of why you are proud to be a part of the Montana ranching community. Maybe it is preserving family traditions, celebrating your heritage, or making things better for future generations. You decide what that means to you!

There are three ways to enter the contest (pick one):

  1. photos with a 50-word description,
  2. video clips, at least 120 seconds long, or
  3. a written story, 100 word minimum.

Montana Stockgrowers Association will select a winner in each category after the contest closes, and each winner will receive a copy of Big Sky Boots! (Don’t forget to buy an extra copy for your friends and family at Easter!)

Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@MTstockgrowers) and Instagram (@MTstockgrowers) for more great ideas and to see many of the entries from the contest!

Entries must be emailed to [email protected] no later than March 31, 2015, 11:59 p.m. MT.

Employees of Montana Stockgrowers Association are not eligible to win. MSGA reserves the right to utilize all submissions in future promotional marketing or promotional materials. For questions, please contact Ryan Goodman, MSGA Manager of Communications by emailing [email protected].

March 4, 2015 Comments are off Montana Stockgrowers Association
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Understanding Expected Progeny Differences (EPD)

megan van emon msu extension beef specialistBy Megan Van Emon, Montana State Extension Beef Cattle Specialist

Expected progeny differences (EPDs) estimate the genetic value of one animal over another of the same breed.  EPDs are calculated using statistical equations and models and use known information on that animal that is submitted by the breeder, which can include data from the animal itself, ancestors, relatives (i.e. brothers and sisters), and progeny.  Adjustment factors are used to adjust for data such as age and sex.  Another factor that is considered when calculating EPDs is the environment from which the animal comes.  Most commonly, EPDs are used to compare bulls within the same breed.

For example:

Bull 1 has a weaning weight EPD of 30.  Bull 2 has a weaning weight EPD of 17.  If both bulls were bred to a similar group of cows, we would expect calves from Bull 1 to average 13 pounds (30 – 17 = 13) heavier than Bull 2 at weaning.

Numerous other EPDs are used to compare bulls, such as scrotal size, birth weight, ribeye area, feedlot merit, calving ease, mature daughter’s weight, milk, etc.  Numerous other EPDs are available and can vary by breed.  EPDs are calculated and reported in the same unit of measurement as the trait (i.e. birth weight in pounds; fat depth in inches).

EPDs do NOT predict the actual birth weight, weaning weight, index value, etc of an animal.  They only predict the expected difference between animals.  If you want to know the average performance for a specific trait within a breed, many breed associations have sire summaries.

An accuracy value is also included with each EPD trait.  The accuracy is used to determine the reliability of the EPD and will be reported as a number between 0 and 1.  Accuracy increases towards 1 as more data is reported for a specific animal.  It is also important to note that as the accuracy moves closer to 1, the EPD of the trait for that bull will not change significantly in the future.  Young bulls that do not have any progeny data rely on data from ancestors for accuracy, which is usually from 0.1 to 0.4.

EPDs can be compared across breeds, if the proper adjustment factors are used.  Breed adjustment factors are developed at the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Nebraska and are updated each year.  The base of the comparison is to Angus EPDs.  Comparing EPDs across breeds is less accurate than comparing within the same breed.

It is important to note that EPDs do NOT guarantee a specific difference on each animal.  EPDs are constantly changing as more data is added for each bull.  As more data is added to the system for a specific bull, extreme values are averaged out.  Extreme values can occur, even in a high accuracy (high reliability) bull.

EPDs should be used as a management tool for your cow herd, but should NOT be the only tool.  Physical appearance, or phenotype, should also be a tool used when selecting bulls.

February 27, 2015 Comments are off Montana Stockgrowers Association
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Next Generation Conference Draws Ranchers from Across Montana

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If you live in Montana, almost everything starts with a drive. This statement held true for the Montana’s Next Generation Conference held in Shelby, MT on January 30 and 31.  Walking among the crowd nametags declared Malta, Billings, Chinook, Box Elder, Butte, Fort Benton, Geraldine and other far destination were common.  In addition to the travelers approximately 130 participants were locals, meaning they drove 50 miles or less to attend the conference.

Many people have the misconception that farms and ranches are just given to the children when parents are ready to retire.  In reality it just doesn’t work that way.  The first day of the conference focused on Succession Planning, which is about how to get your business operation from one generation to the next or how to include the next generation into the current operation.   There are communication issues, control issues and responsibilities that don’t allow an easy hand off without detailed planning.   Succession is as much about the people involved as it is about the financial aspect.

This year there were repeat attendees who had listened to Kevin Spafford’s workshop last year and returned bringing with them more family members.  Many families find it hard if not impossible to start the conversation about how do we make this transition from one generation to the next work and how do we plan for the future generations.  The younger generation fears rejection and the generation in place fears giving up control of what has been their life’s work, their pride and their income.  Spafford’s presentations helps people to see that delaying that conversation basically means failure to ensure that the family farm or ranch will stay in the family.

Spafford repeatedly pointed out that the attendance is larger at Montana’s Next Generation Conference than many national conferences.  Also for two years in a row he has been delighted by the fact that attendance of the younger oncoming generation out numbers the in place or middle generation by such a great amount.  It shows there are young people waiting and wanting to take over.

Saturday kicked off at the High School where there were 36 high quality breakout sessions and two panel discussions covering livestock production and cropping.   Cindy Halley, Carter, stated, “At all the workshops I attended I gained knowledge and great information.  I learned lots and now need to go home and do my homework (on bull genetics and selection).”

Kenny Benson, Sunburst, is looking to moving back to the family ranch.  After attending Lyle Allen, Lewistown Livestock Auction, and Gary Buffington’s, Northern Video Representative, presentation on Beginning Beef Cattle Marketing he stated, “There were a lot of good tips for getting more dollars. There are so many things to think about.”

Kory Fauque, KW Insurance, has been a favorite presentation of attendees and his facilitating of the Cropping Panel is well done.  Fauque frequently knows the producers and what questions to ask them to spotlight their knowledge and skills.

When asked why he drove all the way from Billings, William Archembault stated he had been told by his FSA Officer that this was the best (borrowers) training in the state.   FSA requires borrowers to get training on how to manage their finances and records. They can get the mandatory training condensed into one weekend by attending the Montana’s Next Generation Conference, which is a great time saver for many.

Lacy Roberts, FSA Loan Officer from Glacier County, the Borrower Trainer and one of the main organizers of the event stated, “I was very excited to see the participation from across the state of Montana and enthusiasm for learning. It is great when people come up to you after the conference and say they wish they could have had another day of workshops to learn more! We are very appreciative of all the speakers and sponsors who helped make this event possible along with all the great help we received from the Toole and Glacier County FSA offices, Marias River Livestock, the Glacier and Toole County Extension Agents and Farm Bureau. We really have a great team to work with!”

February 6, 2015 Comments are off Montana Stockgrowers Association
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CattleFax Predicts Strong Prices to Remain in 2015

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – The popular CattleFax Outlook Session today at the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show gave cattlemen and women reasons to be optimistic. Analysts told the capacity crowd to expect fed cattle prices averaging in the mid-$150s, slightly higher than last year. Prices will trade in a range from near $140 at the lows to near $170 at the highs in the year ahead. While early year highs for 550 pound steers will range from near $285 to lows near $235. Analysts cited the improved forage situation, lower grain prices and record margins in 2014 for feeders and stockers as the primary reason cow-calf producers will remain in the driver’s seat for the year ahead.

Despite exceptional prices in 2014, CattleFax CEO Randy Blach said he expects the market peak is behind the cattle industry now.

“We put the top in the market in the past year and the signal for expansion has been transmitted,” he said. “We will begin to see some modesty expansion in herd numbers now and that will cause prices to trend lower in the years ahead than what we saw in 2014.”

He explained that growing supplies of cattle and beef over the next several years will rebalance the normal price and margin environment among industry segments.

“Prices will then retreat back to the lower end of the new trading range,” said Blach.

Despite the adjustment, he explained that cow-calf producers will continue to see relatively strong returns over the next four to five years, aided by corn prices expected to average $3.60 per bushel in 2015 and an improved forage production picture.

Art Douglas, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus at Creighton University, presented the annual weather forecast which projects moisture conditions in the United States through the summer.

“El Nino conditions have again built across the Pacific and this will fuel a split jet stream pattern into the Southwestern United States. Moisture will gradually increase in February from southern California to the southern High Plains,” said Douglas. “Snow-packs in the northern Rockies are expected to remain well below normal at 50-70 percent levels while the southern Rockies should gradually build their snowpack through March. As the jet heads east it will pick up Gulf moisture and lead to above normal rainfall throughout the southeast.”

“The pesky ridge in the West will gradually weaken during February and by the spring this will allow moisture to increase in the Pacific Northwest,” he explained. A strong Great Lakes trough is forecast to keep a broad portion of the United States colder than normal through the spring and early summer.”

Douglas said this pattern should lead to delayed planting in the Corn Belt with possible threat of late frosts into the late spring.

“The cool temperatures are likely to persist into early summer and this will slow crop progress but be ideal for corn pollination in July. The silver lining in the forecast is that the Midwest should turn warmer by August and September and this will help speed up crop maturation,” he said.

For more information about the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show visit www.beefusa.org and follow #CIC15 and #BeefMeet on Facebook and Twitter.

February 5, 2015 Comments are off Montana Stockgrowers Association
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Two Days of Producer Education Headlines Cattle Industry Convention

Terry Haughian Kinsey Montana San Antonio Cattle Industry Convention

Kinsey, Montana rancher, Terry Haughian, participates in a Cattlemen’s College Session on Water Issues of the U.S. on Wednesday, February 4

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – The Cattle Industry Convention kicked off with two days of producer education on Feb. 3-4, 2015. Cattlemen’s College, sponsored by Zoetis Animal Health, has become widely known as one of the most thorough, in-depth educational events offered to cattlemen and women in the country. Celebrating its 22nd year, the event saw outstanding attendance with more than 1,350 attendees.

Hands-on cattle demonstrations kicked off the event Tuesday night, highlighting how beef producers can add value to their market cows. Industry experts, including Dr. Gary Smith, Dr. Keith Belk, and Dr. Dale Woerner, explained how cattlemen can improve the quality, consistency and competitiveness of beef produced from market cows through management decisions on the farm or ranch. Later, attendees were treated to some southern hospitality at a reception sponsored by Certified Angus Beef.

Also, as part of the industry effort to increase producer education, the checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance program introduced and updated Cattle Care and Handling Guidelines at the Producer’s Forum Tuesday evening. The guidelines, which are industry-wide standards for cattle care and handling, now include the 2014 BQA supplemental guidelines, advice on cold stress management, and guidelines for the judicious use of antibiotics in the cattle industry.

“Cattlemen take great pride in properly caring for their livestock and the BQA program has proven very successful in providing guidelines that producers can adapt to fit their needs,” said Josh White, director of producer education for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. “This refreshed handbook provides additional information with updated graphics and a revised look.”

Cattlemen’s College started back up early Wednesday morning with a keynote address by Chef Mike Erickson, who is a champion at connecting consumers to how beef is raised. Erickson advocates for the beef industry and dedicates his time to teaching others in culinary about how beef gets from pasture to plate.

“I think it is important for people in the culinary world to understand how beef is raised and get to know the people who spend their lives producing such a fine product for us,” said Erickson. “If those of us preparing the beef are educated on how it is raised, we can help spread the positive story of beef. The cattle industry has so much good going for it and we have to get that message out to people.”

Throughout the day attendees could choose from a wide range of informative, hands-on educational workshops designed for cattle operations of every size and sector. Classes ranged from understanding the economics of rebuilding the domestic herd, land and water rights issues in the United States, to proper cattle nutrition and the future use of antibiotics in food animals. Each session delivered stimulating and thought-provoking information to help cattlemen and women generate higher returns back home on the ranch.

For more information about the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show visit www.beefusa.org and follow #CIC15 and #BeefMeet on Facebook and Twitter.

December 2, 2014 Comments are off Montana Stockgrowers Association
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Christmas Gifts From Montana Ranching Families

If you have not already started your Christmas shopping this year, it might be a good idea to take a look at that list. We’re only a few weeks from the Holiday and there’s no better time to begin. Montana Stockgrowers has a few gifts that will help you share the spirit of Montana’s ranching traditions with friends and families across the country.

The Weak Ones Turned Back – The Cowards Never Started ($50.00; MSGA Store)

MSGA to reprint book “The Weak Ones Turned Back, The Cowards Never Started: A Century of Ranching in Montana”

The Weak Ones Turned Back, The Cowards Never Started: A Century of Ranching in Montana celebrates the long tradition of ranching in Montana, highlighting the stories of 142 ranch families that have been living and working on the same land for over 100 years. Commissioned by the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) to commemorate its 125th Anniversary in 2009, the book honors the perseverance, courage and forward thinking of those who were able to pass their family ranch down the generations and help shape Montana as it is today. The Wills family in Potomac, Montana is one of the families featured in this book.

Big Sky Boots – Working Seasons of a Montana Cowboy ($45.00; MSGA Store)

Big Sky Boots

The first book of the Montana Family Ranching Series: a photographic story-telling project of the Montana Stockgrowers Association. In “Big Sky Boots” readers can journey through the ranching year and learn about the great people that take care of the land, livestock and their families. This first book focuses on the cowboys themselves; the men and the seasons. Throughout the book are interactive QR codes that allow readers to watch videos of the ranching families featured in each section. Proceeds from the book benefit our Research and Education Endowment Foundation.

Ladies and Livestock – Life on the Ranch ($14.99; iTunes Store)

Ladies and Livestock cover

This digital book is an exploration of the roles of Montana women on the ranch and features over 130 pages of stories, photographs and video features of the ladies who raise livestock, care for the land, and build their family’s legacy on Montana ranches. Not only are these Montana women working on the ranch, many have jobs in town, volunteer in their communities, and are involved in the legislation process of issues affecting agriculture. “This book is meant to be an educational tool for anyone who wants to learn more about where their beef comes from, and understand the lives of the people who raise the cattle. Ladies and Livestock is a journey through the life of a woman on a Montana ranch. Not only can a reader see photographs, but can hear the woman tell her own story and see the emotion on her face as she talks about how important her family is to her. Proceeds from the book benefit our Research and Education Endowment Foundation.

Montana Ranching Scene Cards ($15.00/10 cards; MSGA Store)

winter ranching note cards

Looking for a gift for someone who enjoys sending a note of thanks throughout the year? These blank cards come in a set of 10 cards, 2 of each design and come with envelopes. The cards feature scenes throughout the seasons on local Montana family ranches and are the perfect gift for that person who loves to drop a handwritten note of appreciation. Proceeds from the cards benefit our Research and Education Endowment Foundation.

Montana Stockgrowers Ranch Signs ($25.00; MSGA Store)

Montana Ranch Sign

Finally, looking for a gift to display around your place? Why not display a brand that has been around since 1884! Show your support for the Montana Stockgrowers Association on the front gate or on the barn door with this sturdy ranch sign that is sure to stand the test of time. 18″ x 24″; .032# Aluminum ranch sign displaying the Montana Stockgrowers Association logo and slogan – Keeping Tradition Alive… Ranching for the Future!

November 14, 2014 Comments are off Montana Stockgrowers Association
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Fall Update for Northeast Montana Ranching

jim steinbeisser, sidney montanaWhat a year we are having in the cattle business with prices never seen before!  Many of us have wondered just how much our consumers will be willing to pay for beef.  Well, apparently a healthy amount!  With this increase in prices comes an increase in pressure to produce a better, more consistent product.  We in Montana and the Northern Plains in general, lead the industry in producing high quality beef but there is always room for improvement.  Now is not the time to rest on our laurels but a time to invest in better genetics and improve our management practices overall.

We have some challenges before us especially in the area of government encroachment of our private property rights.  Case in point is the EPA’s attempt to expand the types of water and land that would be subject to federal permit requirements as well as expanding the regulations on farming and ranching practices on our own land! The comment period has been extended to Nov. 14th (today).  Go to www2.epa.gov/uswaters to register your comments to this rule.  Feel free to contact me or the MSGA office if you have any questions.

Another challenge to our private property rights is the sage grouse issue and the potential of it being listed as an endangered species.  It has been said that the sage grouse could have a major impact on ranching in the western U.S.  We have anti-grazing folks using this issue to get cattle off of federal lands.  Don’t be fooled.  This could have serious impacts on private lands as well.  MSGA has been engaged with this issue from the beginning and will continue to be.

This fall is sure looking good in eastern Montana.  We’ve had some late summer and early fall rains and now some early snow.  Our weaning weights should be good.

I wish you all a great fall and I look forward to visiting with you at our affiliate meetings and convention in December.

–Jim Steinbeisser, Sidney, MSGA Northeast District Director

November 11, 2014 Comments are off Montana Stockgrowers Association
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Cold Weather Safety for Ranchers and Livestock | 10 Things to Know

Cold Weather Safety Farm Ranch LivestockFarmers and ranchers in the northern tier states are all too familiar with the cold and severe weather conditions that winter may bring each year. Everything takes just a bit longer in the deep snow and strong wind. Equipment takes that much longer to warm up and keep running, water source threaten to freeze up and traveling the highways becomes slick and dangerous when more snow and ice roll in.

Despite being used to these condition each year, it always serves as a good reminder of the basics of winter survival tips for both agriculture workers and livestock. No matter how much we prepare, events such as last year’s winter storm Atlas prove that we may always be caught off guard. As winter weather begins this week for much of the country, we’ll review 5 tips for human and livestock care in these cold weather conditions.

For those working out in the cold this week…

  1. Avoid exposing skin to extreme cold for long periods of time. Wear layers to block wind.
  2. Avoid overexertion, pace yourself and rest frequently. Stay hydrated.
  3. Keep an eye out for downed power lines or storm damaged structures after heavy snow or strong winds.
  4. Make sure you have good footing when lifting or climbing. Be careful lifting heavy objects.
  5. Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by running engines only in well-ventilated areas.

When caring for livestock out in the cold this week…

  1. Livestock should be provided a natural or man-made wind-break. Providing shelter from strong winds makes a significant difference during severe wind chills.
  2. Livestock require more energy for maintenance in cold temperatures. Provide adequate hay/forage for calories. High-fiber feedstuffs also helps maintain body temperature by producing heat during digestion.
  3. Ensure water sources do not freeze. Livestock still need clean water supplies in cold weather.
  4. Young livestock are less tolerant of cold temperatures. Be sure young animals remain well-fed and sheltered during severe winter weather.
  5. Mud has a very negative effect on animal health and comfort in cold weather. Provide straw or hay to give animals dry, insulated bedding to avoid muddy areas.

In Montana, be sure to check out the Montana Department of Transportation Road Map and Mobile App. Also, the National Weather Service Offices (Missoula, Great Falls, Glasgow, Billings) always provide the most up to date weather forecasts and conditions.

But don’t forget… When all of the chores are done and livestock are fed, it’s important to spend a little time playing with man’s best friend and enjoy the snow!

What preparations are involved in surviving the cold short days of winter around your farm or ranch? Help us add to this list! Send us your photos or a description of some of the tasks required around your place this winter. Leave a comment below or email [email protected]. This is part of a month-long series of 10 Things to Know about Cattle. To read other posts in the series, click the image below.

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November 7, 2014 Comments are off Montana Stockgrowers Association
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Communication Key For Association Policies

Bryan MussardMSGA has taken the lead on several issues this year and has done a lot of promotion for the beef industry in Montana. Our directors are well informed on current issues at hand. Please feel free to contact any of them in your area, if you have any concerns or if there is something going on in your area that needs to be brought to their attention.

With that said, communication is the key to the livestock industry’s success in the future. We started AMP (Affiliate Mentorship Program) this year to communicate more often and to stay better informed as Montana’s premier beef cattle association.

If you have resolutions you are considering presenting at the annual convention, it is imperative that you share it now with as many folks as possible. This will do several things. First, you will find out if MSGA already has policy on the issue you are concerned with. Second, it can be considered among fellow members to test the merit of it and possibly change some of the wording, if needed. The last and best thing this accomplishes is that by the time it is presented at convention, more people are aware of it and understand the issue. The resolution then has a better chance of becoming MSGA policy and the board can take action on it.

This is the type of communication that makes a better organization. When we communicate effectively, fewer assumptions are made, better outcomes are achieved and we become a stronger voice to promote our product and preserve our heritage.

One issue to think about is the possibility of the USDA stepping into the Beef Check-off as business partners. This is a result of the lack of congruency among the industry organizations. Secretary Vilsack feels compelled to write his own check off program to run alongside of our current one. It is a classic example of how governments will control people who can’t seem to get along and find their own solutions. It is time to set aside our minor differences about the check off and stand together as an industry or we are going to be paying a much higher rate in the future with less results than we had prior to the check off’s beginning in 1985.

I am adamantly opposed to the USDA having more control over our check off program and I am adamantly committed to meeting with key industry leaders to help stifle this move. MSGA’s leadership is already at work on this issue. Please take time to discuss this issue at your local affiliate meeting and we will have a good discussion about it at convention. We need to know where our membership stands on this issue, now.

Remember, the world is run by those who show up, but it is ultimately shaped by those who speak up.

Enjoy the rest of this historical fall in the Beef business and have a Gorgeous day!

–Bryan Mussard, Dillon, MSGA 2nd Vice President

November 5, 2014 Comments are off Montana Stockgrowers Association
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Reasons for Reproductive Failure in Cattle | 10 Things to Know

Let’s face it… Ranching is a business. To operate, a business must turn some kind of a profit. In the cattle business, reproduction is one of the most important economic traits. More important than growth, production, or carcass performance. If a cow fails to have a calf on the ground every year, something is missing.

Reproductive traits are some of the least heritable in the cow herd, meaning that we cannot rely on genetics along to improve program success. Fortunately, when there is failure in a breeding program, there are management tools we can utilize to build for success. Identifying the problems and opportunity for improvement are part of correcting the problem.

Top 10 Reasons for Reproductive Failure in Cows

She cycles like a ninja (silent heat)

Sperm and oocyte cannot meet (blocked oviducts)

Failure to launch (cystic follicle that will not ovulate)

Bad behavior (cortisol from stressed cow or bad handling)

She’s not feeling well (disease, manage that health and nutrition)

Exposure to environmental toxins

She’s too hot to handle (heat stress)

She has a mineral imbalance (pay attention to clinical and sub-clinical)

She lost her calf (embryonic or fetal loss)

She’s not eating her Wheaties (nutrition)

 Reasons Reproductive Failure Cows Bulls

Top 10 Reasons for Reproductive Failure in Bulls

Cows? What cows? (vision important to seeing estrus activity)

His penis looks strange and will not work (injury)

I’ve seen volcanoes cooler than this (heat stress, sperm quality, activity)

He’s not feeling well (disease, environmental toxins)

Scrotum looks a bit small (small testis – sperm factory)

The bull likes… Bulls? ( libido – requires observation to detect)

Shooting blanks (low sperm concentration, related to small testis or nutrition)

His sperm are weird shaped or have no tails (depleted reserves, poor morphology)

He needs a walker to get to the cows (foot and leg problems)

He carries a sign “Will breed for food” (under-fed and/or minerals)

This is just a short list of the issues we face when managing cattle and is adapted from a presentation by Dr. Neal Schrick at the University of Tennessee. More information about reproductive failure and how to manage those problems can be found from the Beef Reproduction Task Force.

What other issues when managing cattle reproductive problems do you encounter? Leave a comment below or email [email protected]. This is part of a month-long series of 10 Things to Know about Cattle. To read other posts in the series, click the image below.

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