Physiology of the Beef Animal
Beef Reproductive Physiology
The Beef Reproduction Task Force
The Beef reproductive task force focuses on sharing science based information on reproductive management and fostering collaborative research reproductive techniques to benefit beef cattle producers. The goal of the task force is to increase adoption and improve success of reproductive technologies to enhance profitability of beef cow-calf production. There are many tools and resources available on the Beef Reproductive Task Force site to aid producers.
Reproductive Management of Commercial Beef Cows
Reproductive efficiency is one of the most important aspects in commercial beef production. A calf crop production percentage in the 90s can be the difference between a profit and a loss. This article goes into the importance of and the economic impact of proper reproductive management.
Beef Digestive Physiology
The ruminant digestive system
A good understanding of the digestive system of the beef animal will help you do a better job of managing your herd. The beef animal has a four compartment stomach that contains microbes that ferment feed and produce volatile fatty acids, which is the main energy source for cattle. The microbes in the rumen also produce a number of vitamins particularly B vitamins and vitamin K. Helpful amino acids are produce that add in the health of beef cattle. The article discusses all the component parts of the digestive system and their functions.
Understanding the Ruminant Animal Digestive System
Beef cattle are classified as ruminants. Ruminants have a unique digestive system that allows them to better use energy from fibrous plant material than other herbivores. The ruminant's digestive system is designed to ferment feedstuffs that in turns provides precursors the animal can use for for energy. As a producer, the more you understanding how the digestive system of the ruminant works he better you can care for and feed your beef cattle. The article goes into depth on the digestive system and how it works.
Beef Immunity
Vaccination of the beef herd is important for the prevention of diseases. Producers should consult with their local veterinarian to develop a herd immunization protocol. UK Fundamentals of Herd Health: Vaccinations for the Cow-Calf Operation contains information on general herd health vaccination guidelines to prevent disease.
Fundamentals of Herd Health
Contains information on vaccinations required for the Cow-Calf operations, respiratory and reproductive vaccines, pneumonia vaccines, combination vaccines, blackleg, pinkeye and scours vaccines as well as dewormers
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