Managing Beef Cow Efficiency
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Keywords

AN233

How to Cite

Maddock, Travis D., and G. Cliff Lamb. 2010. “Managing Beef Cow Efficiency: AN233/AN233, 2/2010”. EDIS 2010 (2). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-an233-2010.

Abstract

AN233, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Travis D. Maddock and G. Cliff Lamb, discusses three key points for managing beef cow efficiency — cow weight, milking potential, and body condition score. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, February 2010.

 

https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-an233-2010
PDF-2010

References

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Hersom, M.J., 2009. Relationship of Cow Size to Nutrient Requirements and Production Management Issues. UF-IFAS EDIS Pub. AN226.

Kunkle, W.E., R.S. Sand, and D.O. Rae. 1997. Effects of body condition of productivity in beef cattle. UF-IFAS EDIS Pub. SP144

NRC. 2000. Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle (updated 7th ed.). National Academy Press, Washington, DC.

Pruitt, R.J. and P.A. Momont. 1988. Effects of body condition on reproductive performance of range beef cows. SD Beef Rpt. CATTLE 88-11. Department of Animal Sciences, South Dakota State University, Brookings

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