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The University of Georgia's Beef Team is comprised of faculty members that are directly involved in beef cattle education. The goal of this team is to enrich the availability of beef cattle information for producers and County Extension Agents. View Extension publications on beef and the UGA Beef Team blog feed.
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Beef Tips 'n Advice
Posted by Pedro Fontes on Apr 20, 2024
Practical Considerations for the Use of Sexed Semen in Beef Herds
Pedro Fontes, Ph.D. – There have been considerable improvements in sexed semen products over the years and producers have been taking advantage of this technology. This short article provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the use of sexed semen in beef cattle.
Beef Tips 'n Advice
Posted by William Secor on Apr 20, 2024
Beefenomics: Cattle Market Update – Beef Trade Update
William Secor, Ph.D. – Total U.S. beef production is projected to be around 6.5% smaller compared to 2022 and 2% smaller compared to 2023. Smaller supplies have pronounced implications for U.S. beef trade. With lower production, exports are expected to decline, and imports are expected to increase. Click below to learn more.
Recent Beef Publications from UGA Extension
Jillian Bohlen
http://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B1500
Lawton Stewart
http://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=C553
Jillian Bohlen
http://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B1422
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Calf Health Basics
(B 1500)
Calf health is a key variable for calf growth and performance. Producers should not expect to know all calf health issues, causes, and the most successful treatments. Instead, a producer's main goal should be to accurately identify and differentiate normal from abnormal in a calf's physical state and behavior. The topics discussed in this publications are intended to help producers notice key areas of observation while also helping to identify normal and abnormal health parameters in calves. This information can also be used to develop calf management protocols and treatment strategies.
Bull Buyer's Guide
(C 553)
Bull procurement decisions can greatly impact your future calf crops and herd genetics for many years. Selecting and buying a herd bull is the quickest way to make genetic improvement in your herd. The selection process must include looking for those traits that are economically important and highly heritable. Demand and buy bulls with total performance that will improve your herd. This publication discusses factors to consider when purchasing a new bull.
Impact of Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) on Reproduction in Cattle
(B 1422)
Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR), commonly referred to as “Rednose,” is a disease resulting from bovine herpesvirus type 1 (BHV-1). The detriment of the disease, as well as the positive benefits vaccination can have on a reproductive program, needs to be on the forefront of a producer's herd health program.