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The Midwest Cattleman · March 31, 2022 · P30

Apr 9 * New Day Genetics Spring Bull Sale, Salem, MO 573-453-0058 May 2 Gardiner Angus Ranch “Meating Demand” Bull Sale, Ashland, KS
Apr 9 * Ozark & Heart of America Beefmaster Sale, Springfield, MO 210-415-4530 May 6 * SEMO Show-Me-Select Heifer Sale, Fruitland, MO 660-281-5518
Apr 9 The Renaissance 30th Anniversay Edition Sale, Strafford, MO May 7 Great American Pie Annual Limousin Sale, Lebanon, MO
Apr 12* Sydenstricker Genetics Influence Sale, New Cambria, MO 573-581-1225 May 13* Show-Me-Select Heifer Sale, Farmington, MO 573-756-4539
Apr 16* Back to Grass Salers Sale, Gallatin, MO 785-547-6781 May 14 Central States BBA Mid America Futurity & Sale, Locust Grove, OK
Apr 16 East Central Missouri Angus Assoc Sale, Cuba, MO May 14 V-Bar Cattle Co Complete Dispersion, Beloit, KS
Apr 16* McBee Cattle Co Spring Selection Day Sale, Fayette, MO 573-228-2517 May 20 South Central Show-Me-Select Heifer Sale, Vienna, MO
Apr 16 Missouri Charolais Breeders Spring Bull & Female Sale, Springfield, MO May 20*Southwest Show-Me-Select Heifer Sale, Carthage, MO 417-466-3102
Apr 16* Reds in the Green Hills, Harris, MO 660-748-6350 May 21 MO/KS/AR/OK Angus Sale, Ozark, AR
Apr 23* HHCA 11th Annual Highland Cattle Auction, Lebanon, MO 417-345-0575 May 21*West Central Show-Me-Select Heifer Sale, Kingsville, MO 816-380-8460
Apr 23* Midwest Beefmaster Sale, Exeter, MO 918-693-4048 May 28 Soaring Eagle Farms Production Sale, Springfield, MO
Apr 23* Show-Me Reds Sale, Springfield, MO MissouriRedAngus.com 417-327-7870 Jun 4 Show-Me-Select Heifer Sale, Palmyra, MO
Apr 30 Wall Street Cattle Co Production Sale, Lebanon, MO Jun 11* Wallen Prairie Ranch Beefmaster Prod Sale, Lockwood, MO 417-808-0296

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THE RIGHT FIT CALVING SEASON more calves born earlier in disperse of them. Determine
continued from page 25 continued from page 15 the calving season wean more if the remaining females are

and warmer, some northern requirements than mature pounds of calf compared to in the calving benchmarks
calves born later in the calving you desire. If those cows need
producers want to inject the cows following their first calv- season. At weaning, 1 day age to move up a cycle, consider
Brahman influence in their ing. Therefore, it is important difference can translate into using estrus synchronization
cattle to get along better in the to ensure they are receiving 2.4lbs of weaning weight lost. to move those females back to
feedlots, and they’re turning to the adequate nutrition to meet If more than 25% of the herd is the desired breeding season.
Santa Gertrudis because they their nutrient requirements to calving in the second or third If an estrus synchronization
can adapt and perform so well maintain reproductive success. calving window this leaves a program will be implemented,
in different environments. Remember to separate young large amount of pounds un- consult your local Extension
“We use GrowSafe Systems females from the mature herd paid. Furthermore, research Specialist or Veterinarian to
to measure feed efficiency in during this time as nutrient shows that females who calve help set you up with an appro-
individual animals and then requirement of cows is lower in the first 21 days of the calv- priate protocol and supplies.
select for that trait so our cat- and overfeeding the mature ing season remain in the herd 4. Fourth, follow through
tle can make more beef with herd can become costly. longer. with the plan. Ensure you have
less feed, and our customers Importance of Calving Dis- enough labor and resources to
are seeing a real improvement tribution Reaching Management accomplish the job. Choose a
in the feedlots.” If a large majority of the Goals breeding or bull let out day.
Miranda, who currently herd fails to calve in the first Reproduction is the number If using a bull, ensure the
serves on the SGBI Board of 21 days of the calving season, one indicator of success on any amount of time the bull is out
Directors, was also involved those cows fall behind missing operation. So how can some of with the cows as well as bull/
with the leadership back in the the opportunity to re-breed these management goals be cow ratio is part of your man-
early 2000s when the breed and subsequently will fail to reached? agement strategy and goals.
began taking drastic mea- maintain a 365-day calving 1. First, remain business 5. Fifth, confirm pregnan-
sures to improve performance interval. Females that fall out minded. While we all have cies in the herd. Once the cows
data and phenotype. Using his of the desired calving window that favorite cow in the herd are bred, have your veterinar-
background as a commercial allow opportunity to consider who may receive two or three ian come and pregnancy check
cattleman, his interest in DNA managerial strategies to re-es- breeding chances, it may be all the females to get an idea of
sampling and ultrasound and tablish the desired calving time to consider the financial the distribution you may have.
his expertise in artificial in- distribution. It’s important to implications she brings. Any females that are open al-
semination, he has continued remain business minded when 2. Second, set your goals. lows that female to be sold as
that focus at Cherokee Ranch. making decisions regarding How do you want to see your well as starts putting repro-
Santa Gertrudis were de- the cow herd to ensure success. herd perform? What bench- ductive pressure on the herd.
veloped for survival and are So how can calving distribu- marks do you want to follow or 6. Sixth, enjoy a shorter,
adaptable to most climates, en- tion affect the bottom line? Calf set? How can you reach these more defined calving season.
vironments and terrains, and crops more uniform in size and goals and who can help you get
cattle producers from across age have market advantages there?
the country are starting to take and exceed returns over calves 3. Third, make a plan. De-
notice. that lack uniformity in both cide which cows do not meet
age and weight. Therefore, your production goals and