From websites, blogs, videos and podcasts i will be analyzing the sources. I will help you better understand what the video is about and why i chose to share it and agree or disagree with the information. My goal is to make anyone wanting to breed or get into cattle breeding to know the ins and outs and feel comfortable.
The Montford Family has been able to bring work and faith to the younger generation. They are teaching the next generation beef producers and it happens to be at Tarleton State University. They went fully AI in 1988 and all their AI schools are ministry-based.
Breeding cattle is by no means the east thing to do. You have so much you have to think about before you start the process. I believe that AI should be able to be used when breeding.
This man believes AI shouldn't be used for many reasons. AI requires more time, labor, skill, conception rates can be lower and more expensive. As for natural breeding this is more traditional and aligns with how cattle reproduce. Maintain a breeding bull is more practical for ranchers and natural breeding can have less stress on the cattle. Not everyone will agree with what is said in this video and that is fine. You will come to your own judgement as what will work best for you when you decide to breed your cattle.
Having calves born in a certain climate really does effect the calf being born and feeling more comfortable. its not just for the calf its for the mother as well.
Heat stress is a major issue when breeding cattle bulls produce lower semen , and heifers are more less likely to have to show clear signs of heat. Knowing when to breed your cattle to have it fall in cooler weather is helpful to have the calves thrive. You knowing more and more about breeding is going to help you in every aspect.
Doctors talk breeding. Learn what Doctors are saying about when is the best to breed your cattle. they give you more of a timeline on when its best to breed when the heifer is in heat.
Getting information from different sources will be helpful in the long run. When you know the timing when the cattle is in heat, you have a better chance of viablity.
Breeding is more about management. knowing your cattle and how they are is so important when breeding.
With new technology breeding is getting better to control. Making sure that you have the best calves is all that you want. No matter the cost or how much time it takes.
When choosing this career you are choosing to take of your cattle like they are your own family.
With all the jobs that are available for this job, i would always choose to be with the cattle, i want them to know that im here for them.
So much goes into bree;ding cattle, you really have to know all the facts before you get started.
It takes a team to breed cattle. Knowing what you need to start getting your cattle ready to breed is the most important thing.
These shorthorn farms take pride in their cattle as well as their relationships with their buyers. Doing things that make them unique in the breeding process.
Shorthorn cattle have amazing genetics. They are great show cattle. When people here how well you cattle is doing at a show or in breeding they want to check out the same farm when getting their cattle.
Do to weather conditions Australian ranchers are choosing to buy more shorthorns. This is because shorthorns do well on grass, so when the weather is acting up they will still hold up their wonderful structure.
Regardless of why they are choosing shorthorns over other cattle. Its great that more shorthorns are being born and thriving in the cattle industry.
Threre isnt a wrong or right answer to this. It all depends on when you feel more comfortable in calving.
When determining what season to breed in, you will take all the factors into consideration. late winter/early spring you get the colder months they wont have as much access to fodder. in the late spring/early summer they grass is greener and that gives them more fodder. in late summer/early autumn the farmer will spend more money on protein and supplements for the cattle to be healthy
Livestock is a very essential part of our economy. We produce so many products and it supplies so many jobs.
With new technology and demand being even greater. our livestock production is a must to keep running our economy.
Shorthorns have their roots in England, but they are very well known worldwide now. They have become a staple in the agricultural industry.
Shorthorns are recognized for being a dual purpose breed. know for their maternal instincts and gentle to handle. They are known for longevity and disease resistant which is very economically beneficial.
Would you believe that infertilabity is an issue in most animals. It is costing farmers to lose money.
Thanks to programs like NIFA, that give grants to help research to help with infertility. They are also helping the next generation of animal science students and producers funding opportunities.
Sexual maturity matters more than puberty for breeding. Most animals shouldn't breed until they are 60%-75% of their mature body weight.
Weight management is a direct tool for reproductive readiness. The "feritlity" window or "heat" is what it generally called is when they are ready for mating or AI. There are four steps in their cycle..Proestrus, Estrus (oestrus), Metestrus, Diestrus. The length of the pregnancy varies in animals.
Knowing the ends and out of the anatomy your cattle is very important in the breeding process. It makes for a more successful birth
It should be noted that every female may be different with their cycle, but you will get to know you heifer and it will all fall into place for you.
Crossbreeding is on the rise especially with commercial beef. Crossbreeding is mating to cattle from different breeds.
Crossbreeding can take the best of both cattle and make it very well rounded. As many ranchers like to stick with full breed cattle due to the cost of money you can sell that cattle for. When if comes to producing more to get more meat though crossbreeding is a great way to go
There can be many factors when it comes to cattle not being able to carry their calf to full term. It is very unfortunate that it happens, but there are also ways to try and prevent it.
Here are some reasons for pregnancy loss in cattle infectious disease, poor nutrition, twinning, genetics and inflammation. You also need to make sure their body temperature is in a safe range as well. There can also be because of toxins, injury to pregnant cattle, hormonal imbalances.
Everyone has their own thoughts on what breed they believe is better than the other. Its all just really a personal preference when it comes down to it.
Here are some of the breeds. we have shorthorn, Hereford, Angus, brahman, santa gertrudis, charolais , limousin, semmintal. What ever your preference is, you will succeed.
Watching cattle being born is such a beautiful thing. Knowing that you had a part in it, makes it even more special.
Watching a miracle happen with a calf being born. To have the ranch hands there to help deliver the calf and all the other cattle around to take care of the calf.
There will be signs that your heifer is in active labor. Please pay close attention to the signs as you will want to be there just in case there are any complications.
You will notice behavioral changes such as isolation, loss of appetite. There will be physical changes and discomfort such as visible contractions, mucus discharge and more tail raising. your job is to make sure your heifer is as stress free as possible and feels comfort by you being there.
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