Livestock

Vaccines have been an invaluable resource to help livestock avoid serious illness and disease. On Today’s Almanac, Dr. Scott McVey from UNL’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences discusses traditional vaccines and their importance for livestock health.

Getting prepared for calving season is essential to being a successful operation. Nebraska Extension Specialist Karla Wilke talks about cow management options for producers to consider this winter to ensure a better calving experience.

Nebraska Extension is hosting workshops for cattle producers to help them be successful during the calving season. Extension Educator Erin Laborie discusses what the clinics will cover and why it’s a good idea for producers to attend.

Treating cattle for lice when it’s convenient usually during preconditioning and preg-checking isn’t necessarily the most effective approach and studies indicate heavy lice populations may reduce calf weight gains by as much as 0.21 pounds per day. Nebraska Extension Entomologist Dave Boxler says cattle lice are cold-weather insects and producers should consider mid-winter treatments.

Strip grazing can increases carrying capacity, allowing more grazing head days on the same acres. Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist Mary Drewnoski says strip grazing might take a little extra effort, but the extra grazing capacity can make it worthwhile.

Strip grazing cover crops can be an effective way to increase your cattle performance and harvest efficiency. Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist Mary Drewnoski talks about getting the most out of your fall and winter grazing.

The latest insurance options and risk management information for livestock producers will be covered during a series of workshops across the state. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Shannon Sand says attendees will learn about several key issues to help them reduce and manage risk when it comes to the volatile livestock market