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Reproduction/fertility

• Winter Feeding for Spring Breeding – 02/11/13 – University of Minnesota
• Economic Analysis Favors Reproductive Technologies Use – 01/10/13 – Wisconsin State Farmer
• Considerations for Feeding the Beef Cow Herd in Winter – 12/13/12 – University of Wisconsin
• Estrus Synchronization Planner – 10/12 – Iowa Beef Center
• Vaccinating Pregnant Cows – 10/21/12 – South Dakota State University Extension
• Heat Stress' Reproductive Ramifications – 08/19/12 – South Dakota State University Extension
• Heritability Estimates of Fertility in Replacement Heifers – 05/29/12 – Drovers Cattle Network
• Establish High Reproduction Standards for Heifers – 06/06/12 – OSU Extension – Fairfield County,
• Replacement Beef Heifer Selection and Development – 2012 – University of Minnesota
• Estrous Synchronization Protocols for Beef Cows – 04/18/12 – Drovers Cattle Network
• Get Late Calving Cows Back on Track – 04/11/12 – Drovers Cattle Network
• Herd Bull Management – 01/12 – High Plains Journal
• Calving Distribution Key to Reproductive Success –11/24/11 – Drovers Cattle Network
• Managing Weather-Stressed Cattle for Reproductive Success – 10/24/11 – Drovers Cattle Network
• OSU Develops Cow Reproduction Technique – 04/06/11 – www.farmanddairy.com
• New Insights on Reproductive Management – 03/14/11 – www.presspubs.com
• Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle– 2011 – Angus Productions Inc.
• Understanding & Using EPDs, Selection Indexes and Gene Markers in Bull Selection – 2011 – University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)
• Breeding and Genetics – 2011 – LSU AgCenter
• Beef Replacement Cow Questions – 2011 – Texas A&M AgFacts
• Winter Cow Nutrition Impacts Reproduction – 02/22/10 – agweb.com
• Beef Cow Efficiency in the Southwest – 02/10 – New Mexico State University
• Beef Cow Size, Efficiency and Profit– 04/09 – Virginia Coperative Extension
• Strategies to Rebreed First or Second Calf Cows – 02/26/08 – UNL Extension
• Forage Quality Influences Beef Cow Performance and Reproduction – 08/14/09 – Montana State University Extension
• Coordinated Sire Genetics in a Synchronized AI Program – 04/21/08 – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Calving First Calf Heifers– 2007 – Montana Beef Network
• Optimizing Reproductive Performance – 2007 – Montana Beef Network
• Managing Body Condition to Improve Reproductive Performance in Beef Cows – 06/02 – University of Kentucky Extension Service
• The Optimum Cow – What Criteria Must She Meet? – 08/01 – Michigan State University
• Diseases Affecting Reproduction in Beef Cattle – 09/1998 – New Mexico State University (NMSU)
• Management and Reproductive Performance in Replacement Heifers – 02/98 – Clemson University
• Colorado State University
• University of Florida
• Montana State University Management Site
• Ohio State University
• Cow-Calf Corner– Oklahoma State University

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Management

• Cow Condition at Calving can Impact Breeding – 04/04/2013 – University of Wisconsin
• Temperament Plays Key Role in Cattle Health – 02/25/12 – USDA/ARS
• Winter Feeding for Spring Breeding – 02/11/13 – University of Minnesota
• Management Planning for Spring Calving Herd – 01/22/13 – Michigan State University
• 2012 North Dakota Beef Report – 2012 – North Dakota State University
• Preparing Cows, Calves for Winter — November 17, 2012 — University of Minnesota
• Cow Selection Strategies that Complement Feed Resources — 10/12 — University of Nebraska
• Rebuilding the Cowherd – 10/03/12 – Ohio State University Beef Extension
• Managing During Drought and Heat – 08/01/12 – K-State Research and Extension
• What to do with Open Cows – 6/04/12 – Farm & Ranch Guide
• Preparing for Heat Stress in Cattle – 04/26/12 – Drovers Cattle Network
• Bull Selection Helps Producers Capitalize on Up Markets — 03/08/12 – Purdue University
• Solving the Efficiency Puzzle – 12/20/11 – University of Wisconsin Extension
• See Incentives with Proper Calf Management – 10/14/11 – Iowa Farmer Today
• Handling Cattle Properly Can Add Profitability – 10/14/11 – southwestfarmpress.com
• Modern Beef Production is "Green" – 10/14/11 – southwestfarmpress.com
• Ways to Increase Cow Efficiency (8Mb PowerPoint) – 10/11 – University of Georgia
• Five Key Points to Calf Records – 10/11 – NDSU Extension Center
• Drought Management Strategies for Beef Cattle – 10/11 – University of Idaho Extension
• Winter Cold Stress on Cattle – 10/11 – Montana Beef Network
• Rebuilding Cowherds after Drought – 08/11/11 – Texas AgriLife
• Weathering the Drought – 07/11/11 – Linked with permission from the High Plains Journal
• Winter Management of the Beef Cow Herd – 05/11 – North Dakota State University (NDSU)
• Weigh Factors When Considering Calving Date Change – 02/25/11 – theprairiestar.com
• Improving Production Efficiency and Meat Quality – 01/11 – USDA ARS
• Managing Late-Calving Cows – 09/10 – NDSU
• Value-Added Ways to Compost Large, Dead Ruminants – 09/09/10 – University of Missouri (MU) Extension
• Scales a Valuable Tool for Every Cattle Producer – 08/06/10 – MU Extension
• Value of Keeping Bulls Out for Another Cycle – 08/10 – NDSU
• Effects of Pasture Stocking Rate and Method on Cow-Calf Production – 04/13/10 –LSUAgCenter.com
• Beef Cow-Calf Management Guide – 04/04 – Oregon State University Extension
• Calving Time Tips – 03/19/10 – Iowa State University Extension News
• Beef Cow Efficiency in the Southwest – 02/10 – New Mexico State University
• The Cow Size and Production Efficiency Relationship – 02/10 – University of Arkansas
• Is Your Cow Herd Efficient? – 11/09 –Texas AgriLife Extension
• What Size Fits Best – 07/09 – UNL Extension
• Fitting Cows to your Operation – 05/02/09 - 2009 BIF Symposium
• Practices to Improve Beef Cattle Efficiency – 05/09 – University of Arkansas
• 2009 BIF Technical Keynote Session Summaries – 05/02/09 - 2009 BIF Symposium
• Best Management Practices for Small Herds – 03/09 – University of Arkansas
• Beef Cow Efficiency in Western Rangelands – 02/09 – Colorado State University Cattleman's Library
• Ranch Horsemanship – 02/09 – 2009 Cattle Industry Annual Convention & NCBA Trade Show
• Cow Efficiency – 2008 – Idaho County Extension
• Paul Redd – June calving/Public grazing lands – 2007 Range Beef Cow Symposium
• Drylot Beef Cow/Calf Production – 10/07 – Ohio State University/NDSU
• A Balancing Act – 02/28/03 – BEEF Magazine
• The Importance Of UCOP – 03/01/04 – BEEF Magazine
• The Optimum Cow – What Criteria Must She Meet? – 08/01 – Michigan State University
• Cow-Calf Corner – Oklahoma State University
• Pounds Weaned Per Cow Exposed: How Herds Differ – 08/31/00 – NDSU
• Management and Reproductive Performance in Replacement Heifers – 02/98 – Clemson University
• Comparative Analysis Worksheet for your Herd – 08/08/96 – NDSU
• University of Minnesota Beef Center
• University of Nebraska
• Montana State University Management Site
• Center for Beef Excellence

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Feeding

• Tips on Managing Forage, Water & Cattle Resources – 03/22/13 – South Dakota State University
• Determine How Much Forage a Cow Consumes Each Day – 04/13 – University of Nebraska
• Grazing Season Extension – 03/28/2013 – Michigan State University
• Winter Feeding for Spring Breeding – 02/11/13 – University of Minnesota
• Early Weaning Strategies – 12/16/12 – Farm & Ranch Guide
• Strategies to Control Hay Intake and Waste – 11/25/12 – South Dakota State University
• Winter Mineral Nutrition for Beef Cows — November 27, 2012 — South Dakota State University
• Effective Use of Implants — November 6, 2012 — University of Nebraska
• Save a Horse by Feeding Cornstalk Bales — 10/29/12 — Michigan State University Extension
• Cow Nutrition Affects Calf Health, Herd Productivity for years — 10/25/12 — Louisiana State University
• Feeding Cows Hay Now Allows Grass to Recover – 09/21/12 – University of Missouri Extension
• Wean the Calf, Salvage the Cow – 09/17/12 – North Dakota State University
• Stretch Pastures in Drought Conditions – 07/14/12 – Iowa State University
• Dangers of Drought Stressed Forage – 07/02/12 – Drovers Cattle Network
• What will your Cows Eat this Winter? – 06/26/12 – Michigan State University
• Drylotting Beef Cows — Drought Management Strategy – 06/12/12 – Drovers Cattle Network
• Production under Fire and Grazing Management – 06/11/12 – Drovers Cattle Network, June 11, 2012
• Summer Pasture Management – 06/12 – OSU Extension
• Forage Management Advice as Drought Increases – 5/31/12 – Drovers Cattle Network
• Replacing Summer Pasture with Feeds – 6/04/12 – Drovers Cattle Network
• Drought Planning Should Begin with Green Pastures – 5/31/12 – Drovers Cattle Network
• Graze Cattle Through Winter – 03/15/12 – UKAg News
• Mineral Use with Beef Cows – 04/02/12 – Drovers Cattle Network
• Searching for High-Quality Hay Substitutes – 02/16/12 – Iowa Farmer Today
• The Straight Poop on Cattle Nutrition – 01/14/12 – University or Arkansas
• Nighttime Feeding May Inhibit Nighttime Calving – 01/14/12 – Oklahoma State University
• Grazing Options During Forage Shortages – 01/14/12 – Drovers Cattle Network
• Proper Mineral Management to Keep Cattle Healthy – 12/16/11 –Drovers Cattle Network
• Develop Hay Feeding Strategies to Avoid Winter Waste –12/29/11 – Agri-View
• Wheat Straw an Alternative for Winter – 12/16/11 – MU Extension
• Corn Remnants Offer Winter Cattle Grazing – Agri-View
• Manage Nutrition Around Poor-Quality Forage – Hay & Forage Grower
• Studies Focus on Residual Feed Intake and Efficiency – 10/06/11 – Texas AgriLife Extension
• Hay Supply Scramble Intensifies – 08/29/11 – Linked with permission from Hay and Forage Grower
• Supplementation Frequency Decisions – 08/23/11 - Drovers Cattle Network
• Forage Options for Surviving Drought – 06/28/11 – Linked with permission from Hay and Forage Grower
• Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle – 04/18/11 – southeastfarmpress.com
• Improper Cow Nutrition Costly for Producers – 01/27/11 – Purdue University
• Nutrition and Feeding Spreadsheet Decision Aids – 2011 – University of Arkansas Extension
• Co-Products and Cornstalk Residue can Cut Cow Feed Costs – 08/25/10 – ACES News, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Winter Feeding Alternatives for Cows – 02/01/10 – University of Wisconsin Extension
• Auburn University Nutrition Information – 2010
• Phase Feeding the Beef Herd for Improved Utilization – 08/05/09 – University of Florida IFAS Extension
• Peanuts as a Supplement Feed for Beef Cows – 02/16/09 – 2009 Florida Beef Report
• Mineral Supplementation of Beef Cows in Texas – 02/11/09 – Texas AgriLife Extension
• Cattlemen’s College Measuring Feed Efficiency – 2009 – americancattlemen.com
• 2009 BIF Technical Keynote Session Summaries – 2009 BIF Symposium
• Behavior and Grazing Management – 2009 Cattle Industry Annual Convention & NCBA Trade Show
• Managing the Cow Herd During Tough Times – 10/07/08 – Purdue University
• Forage Systems for Cow-Calf Production in the Appalachian Region – 04/11/08 – Journal of Animal Science
• Feeding Barley to Cattle – Ohio State University Extension
• Beef Cow Longevity and Efficiency with Limited Feed Management – NDSU
• Range Beef Cow Supplementation Information & Strategies – NMSU
• University of Idaho Forage Research Links
• Feeding & Feedstuffs – Angus Productions Inc.
• Ten Point Plan for Winter Feeding Beef Cows – 09/23/03 – North Carolina State University (NCSU)
• Winter Feeding Your Beef Cow Herd – 04/14/03 – Oklahoma Cooperative Extension
• Forage Quality Influences Beef Cow Performance and Reproduction – 06/12/01 – Montana State University
• Understanding the Production Efficiency of the Beef Cow – 02/24/07 – Cornell University
• Balancing Beef Cow Nutrient Requirements & Seasonal Forage Quality – 2001 – University of California
• Emergency Rations for Wintering Beef Cows – 12/20/00 – Montana State University
• Managing your Hay Inventory – 2000 – University of Tennessee
• Beef Cow Nutrition Guide – 04/1998 – Kansas State University
• Ohio State University
• University of Wisconsin
• South Dakota State
• Virginia Tech University
• University of Kentucky
• Cow-Calf Corner – Oklahoma State University
• Determining Feed Intake and Feed Efficiency of Individual Cattle Fed in Groups –09/05/02 – BIF Symposium
• Montana State University Management Site

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Measuring

• Pounds Weaned Per Cow Exposed: How Herds Differ – 08/31/00 – NDSU
• Cow-Calf Corner – Oklahoma State University
• Optimal Milk Module – American Angus Association

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Genetics

• National Program for Genetic Improvement of Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle – USDA
• Nutritionist Talks About Genomics – 04/13 – Iowa Beef Center
• How to Use EPDs for Sire Selection – 04/18/13 – University of Minnesota
• Commercially Available DNA Tests for Genetic Improvement – UNL Extension
• Curly Calf Syndrome Test Available – 02/27/09 – University of California Extension
• Genetic Defects in Cattle – NDSU
• Managing Genetic Defects – 10/02/09 – University of Missouri (MU) Extension
• Understanding & Using EPDs, Selection Indexes and Gene Markers in Bull Selection – 10/27/09 – UNL Extension
• Breeding and Genetics – 12/01/11 – LSU AgCenter
• 2009 BIF Technical Keynote Session Summaries – 2009 BIF Symposium
• University of Missouri Links on Genetics
• Cow-Calf Corner – Oklahoma State University
• BeefTalk.com

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Animal Health

• Vitamin A Deficiency in Beef Herds Lingering Effect of Drought – 04/25/13 – Agri-View
• Ten Ideas to Improve Cattle Health – 03/22/2013 – Virginia Tech University
• Temperament Plays Key Role in Cattle Health – 02/25/12 – USDA/ARS
• Management Tips for Good Herd Health — 02/21/12 — Drovers Cattle Network
• Abnormalities May Cause Calving Problems– 2012 – LSU AgCenter
• Facts about Antibiotic Use– 2012 – LSU AgCenter
• University of California Davis Veterinary Fact Sheets
• Herd Health Vaccination Schedule – 01/19/10 – University of Arkansas Extension
• Ohio Beef Herd Management Calendar – Ohio State University Extension
• Cattle Producers Battle Eye Irritations in Herds – 07/02/10 – MU Extension
• Basic Concepts for Cow-Calf Herd Health Programs – 04/07/10 – Washington State University (WSU)
• University of Florida Beef Herd Health
• Cow Herd Vaccination Guidelines – 01/21/09 – NMSU Extension
• Simple, Targeted BVDV Control – 2009 Cattle Industry Annual Convention & NCBA Trade Show
• BVDV Control Requires Integrated Approach – 2009 Cattle Industry Annual Convention & NCBA Trade Show
• BVD is Real – 2009 Cattle Industry Annual Convention & NCBA Trade Show
• Online Resources Aim to Aid in BVDV Control – 2009 Cattle Industry Annual Convention & NCBA Trade Show

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