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Crabgrass: An Alternative Cattle Forage

by Bruno C. Pedreira et al.

MF3644

Publication describes best practices to produce crabgrass from seed to provide grazing and hay to cattle. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Oct 2023

Nutritional Composition of Feedstuffs for Beef Cattle

by Jason M. Warner

MF3648

This publication summarizes the nutrient composition of feed ingredients for dietary formulation and evaluation for beef cattle. Feedstuffs considered commonly available to producers across Kansas are included, along with additional ingredients for which composition values are well documented. 12 pages, color.

Published Date: Oct 2023

Cow/Calf Record Book

by Sandy Johnson Bob Weaber

MF185

Field record book for cattle breeding programs. Space to record calving details, cow and bull inventories, vaccination and treatment records, herd performance, and more. 64-page, color cover, b/w inside.

Revision Date: May 2023

Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Beef Company Marketing Claims FAQs

by Katie Lybarger et al.

MF3619

Publication describes the marketing claims that beef cattle producers may want to use to describe their beef. Some claims are regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Apr 2023

Legal Requirements for Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Beef Sales

by Katie Lybarger et al.

MF3620

Publication describes the relevant licenses and inspections Kansas beef cattle producers may need to sell their beef directly to consumers. The three main pathways are: custom exempt; sales only in state of Kansas; or sales in Kansas and other states. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Apr 2023

Planning and Designing Cattle Feedlots

by James P Murphy Joseph P. Harner III et al.

MF2316

Construction of a new feedlot or expansion of an existing feedlot requires adequate planning and design to maintain the feedlot’s efficiency and profitability. Planning and design information will aid feedlot owners and operators to improve and develop facilities to address human, cattle, and environmental issues, and will result in safe, efficient, and productive feedlots. 12 pages, color.

Revision Date: Dec 2021

2021 Protocols for Synchronization of Estrus and Ovulation in Beef Cows and Heifers

by Sandy Johnson et al.

MF2573

Best scientifically proven methods to synchronize estrus and ovulation in beef cows and replacement heifers for beef producers considering expanding the use of artificial insemination. 8-page, color.

Revision Date: Oct 2021

Understanding and Diagnosing Pregnancy Loss in Beef Cattle

by Sandy Johnson Gregg Hanzlicek

MF3584

Description of factors that can cause loss of pregnancy in beef cows. Cattle diseases, mold, parasites, poor nutrition, vaccination errors, hot weather, and other sources of stress can reduce the probability that pregnant cows will produce calves. 8 pages, color.

Published Date: Oct 2021

Why aren’t my cows pregnant?

by Sandy Johnson Gregg Hanzlicek

MF3585

Publication addresses questions often asked when troubleshooting low pregnancy rates in cattle. Includes common terminology and realistic expectations. Poor reproductive performance, by both cows and bulls, must be considered. 8 pages, b/w.

Published Date: Oct 2021

Enhancing Intensive Early Stocking plus Late-Season Grazing for Stocker Cattle in the Kansas Flint Hills

by Clenton Owensby Walter H. Fick

MF3569

The publication describes a three-year grazing rotation of two years of enhanced intensive early stocking plus late-season grazing followed by one year of season-long grazing at the normal grazing rate. This proved to be a sustainable grazing scheme, which greatly increased profitability for stocker grazing in the Kansas Flint Hills region. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: May 2021

Focus on Feedlots: Kansas Feedlot Performance and Feed Cost Summary: 2019 Annual Review

by Justin Waggoner

MF3247

Annual and seasonal trends in cattle performance, cost of gain, and commodity prices summarizing monthly reports from 2017-2019. 8-page, color.

Revision Date: Sep 2020

Cattle Pen Maintenance

by Will Boyer et al.

MF3511

Pen maintenance plays a vital role in the performance of animals in feedlots. Pen design can provide cattle with resting locations, reduce drying time for lots, and control feedlot runoff. This publication outlines key factors in pen maintenance. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Jun 2020

Beef Cattle: Practices to Improve Sustainability

by Jaymelynn Farney et al.

MF3269

Producers can reduce the environmental impact of livestock production while increasing profits by using the practices suggested in this fact sheet. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Aug 2019

Alternative Burning Strategies: Effects on Cattle Performance, Grassland, and the Environment

by Jaymelynn Farney et al.

MF3251

Compares the effects of patch burning with traditional pasture burning (prescribed burning). Explores the viability of this practice for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from cattle grazing systems. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Feb 2019

Tips for a Successful Estrus Synchronization and Artificial Insemination Program

by Sandy Johnson Jeff Stevenson John Jaeger

MF2574

This publication helps cattle producers determine if their herd is a good candidate for synchronization of estrus. It offers tips for establishing a successful synchronization program. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Dec 2018