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If we select Bull 2
•1,434-pound average ma-
ture cow size
•85% pregnancy rate
•82% calf crop weaned
•Average weaning weight
530 pounds
•Pounds of Calf Weaned/
Exposed Female = 434.6
So if this was a 100-cow
operation, by the next gener-
ation:
If we select new sire 1, we
would be selling 79 weaned
calves (44 steers & 35 hfrs) at
500 pounds = 39,500 pounds
of weaning pay weight
If we use new sire 2, we
would be selling 74 weaned
calves (41 steers & 33 hfrs) at
530 pounds = 39,220 pounds
of weaning pay weight
Furthermore, the lighter
weight calves would be worth
more $/pound, and 1,380- fertility, reduce mature cow PUT A STOP tags when giving a booster.
pound cows would cost less in size and maintain the cur- continued from page 13 He says many pinkeye vac-
feed and maintenance than rent level of weaning growth, If they become infected, they cines require a supplemental
1,434 pound cows. adds more profit potential to can lose weight and suffer shot, so putting fly tags in cat-
the operation.
The Answer permanent scarring, making tle’s ears at this time can be
another option.
Bull 1, because of the ge- them less desirable to cattle
netic potential to improve buyers. Other precautions can
Once an outbreak has oc- also be taken to prevent the
curred, it can be difficult to spread of pinkeye within a
contain. Symptoms include herd. Eliminating seedheads
Missouri’s Largest Hereford Breeder Breeder
Missouri’s Largest Hereford tearing, squinting, and blink- by clipping pastures can
lower dust levels and reduce
ing, which need to be ad-
Genetics Selected for: dressed quickly before they the number of objects that
Genetics Selected for:
damage an animals’ eyes and
• • Fescue Tolerance Fescue Tolerance draw flies and encourage dis- cause tearing. This would at-
ease growth in a herd.
• • Balanced TraitsBalanced Traits “Face flies are attracted to tract fewer flies and discour-
• • Calving EaseCalving Ease the excessive tearing of the age the spread of disease.
Protecting livestock from
• • FertilityFertility eye caused by irritation,” Bie- ultraviolent light can also be
• • Performance Performance hler notes. “They then pick beneficial. This kind of sun-
up the causative bacteria of
• • CarcassCarcass pinkeye and begin transfer- light can stimulate pinkeye
ring it to other animals, with development, and certain
Mid
Midwest’s Top Maternal Programwest’s Top Maternal Program the ability to infect several breeds of cattle are more at
risk of being affected than
animals in the same day.”
Stop the spread others.
“Be sure to provide plen-
Over 40 Y The best way to prevent ty of shade,” Biehler asserts.
Over 40 Years ears
of Continuously pinkeye is to control flies. Pro- “Breeds that lack pigment on
of Continuously
ducers can utilize pour-ons,
Br
Breeding eeding sprays, or dust bags; howev- their eyelids, such as Here-
fords and Charolais, are more
Quality Perform
Quality Performance ance er, Biehler says administer- susceptible to pinkeye be-
Polled Her
Polled Herefordsefords ing fly tags is most effective. cause of an increased sensi-
Even so, timing this practice
31st
31st correctly can be challenging. tivity to sunlight.”
Biehler also recommends
Annual Sale
Annual Sale An optimal time to put in producers maintain livestock
Oct. 1
Oct. 1 fly tags is after vaccinating health because compromised
Your Brand of Herefordour Brand of Hereford
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Biehler points out that this
the effects of pinkeye. Make
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fore fly season – by the time
usage with a veterinarian and
fly populations start to climb,
ensure animals’ nutritional
fective.
Hay & Forage
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Marty Lueck, manager • 417-948-2669 or 417-838-1482arty Lueck, manager • 417-948-2669 or 417-838-1482
To overcome this, Biehler
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