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A Review of Applied Beef Cattle Nutrition

This bulletin describes the basics of everyday beef cattle nutrition. Includes a general overview, nutrient requirements, and the three phases of beef production. 12 pp.

Harlan Ritchie.

This bulletin is available from the MSU Extension Bookstore.

A.I. Sire Summary

This report contains information from 1982 for USDA-DHIA genetic evaluation on 332 sires. Sires are ranked in this bulletin by the expected differences of their future daughters and their herdmates as expressed by the Predicted Difference value for income (PD$$). The PD$$ combines economic values for both milk and fat. 7 pp.

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations.

Alfalfa Haylage for Feedlot Cattle

Information on using alfalfa haylage for finishing cattle. 5 pp.

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations.

Averting Disaster: 13 Questions and Answers Guidelines for Purchasing Cows and Heifers

Dairy producers purchasing springing heifers or cows to expand a herd, or purchasing younger replacements, should take time to search for animals based on criteria that increase the likelihood of success.

These files are part of the Michigan State University Extension archives to be used for historical reference, but not for current recommendations. For current recommendations contact your local Extension office.

Beef Cattle Handbook on CD
Information about a notebook and CD containing information that covers reproduction; agribusiness and business management; nutrition; production management; quality assurance and carcass and end products; health and entomology; facilities and equipment; environmental stewardship; pasture, range, and forage management; and breeding and genetics.

Beef Cow Herd Management Calendar
This bulletin describes the recommended management practices to follow at various stages in the beef herd's annual production cycle. 6 pp.

Beware of Prussic acid poisoning with Frosted Sorghum-Sudan Grass
A warning that describes prussic acid poisoning in cattle due to frosted sorghum-sudan grasses.

Calf and Youngstock Housing

Information on the types of housing used for calves and construction plans for building calf and youngstock housing. 13 pp.

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations.

Cattle Call, Volume 11, Issue 4

November 2006 issue of Cattle Call, a quarterly newsletter produced and published by the MSU Beef Team. Articles include BVDV PI's, Molesworth Retires, Hawkins Honored, RFID Tag This Fall, Cattle Breakevens, and Research Round-Up. 8 pp.

Cattle Call, Volume 12, Issue 1
February 2007 issue of Cattle Call, a quarterly newsletter produced and published by the MSU Beef Team. Articles include Mandatory Cattle ID, Vaccine Labels, Distillers Rations, Pasture/Field Goal Kickers, New Beef Team Member, BSE Clinics, and Research Round-Up. 8 pp.

Diets for Pregnant Dry Cows

Information about the proper rations for pregnant dry cows to meet the nutritional needs of the cow and the unborn calf. 5 pp.

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations.

Economic Considerations for Small Herds of Beef Cows

MSU Extension Service
Michigan State University
Extension Bulletin e1618

Harlan Ritchie, Michigan State University and Virgil Crowley, Pennsylvania State University
Issued June 1982 4 pages (Fil. 1)

Harlan Ritchie, Michigan State University and Virgil Crowley, Pennsylvania State University
Issued April 1986 4 pages (Fil. 2)

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations. For current information contact your local Michigan Extension offices.

Feed Cost Savings of Distillers Grains in Feedlot Rations

This article provides producers information regarding feed cost savings of incorporating distillers grains (DGS) in feedlot rations. 2 pp.

Feeder Cattle Marketing Options v. 3.1.04
Excel spreadsheet documenting the marketing options for feeder cattle, including customizable data inputs and results of different marketing options as well as a feed calculator which shows the per unit cost of a pre-conditioning diet. 3 pp.

Feeding Steers for Show

Cooperative Extension Service
Michigan State University
Extension Bulletin e987.

Harlan D. Ritchie Department of Animal Husbandry

This publication discusses how to feed beef cattle for show.

Issued July 1976 (Fil. 1)
Issued December1982 (Fil. 2)
Issued April 1987 (Fil. 3)

8 pages

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations. For current recommendations, contact your local county Extension office. Michigan Offices.

Feeding to Prevent Milk Fever

How to decrease the incidence of milk fever in cows with a special feeding program. 3 pp.

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations.

Guidelines for Use of Chemically Treated Wood - Farm & Home

The purpose of the bulletin is to supply information to consumers, especially farmers and livestock producers, to determine whether they need wood that is chemically treated, and if so, whether the intended use is proper and safe.

A.E. Marczewski, Center for Environmental Toxicology, M. L. Lockwood, L. R. Shull, Department of Animal Science; M. Kamrin, Center for Environmental Toxicology
Reprinted August 1989 6 pages

This publication is available from the MSU Extension Bookstore

Hairy Heel Warts, Foot Rot, Founder: The Enemies

An overview of three lameness problems in dairy cows, hairy heel warts, foot rot and founder. Includes information on signs and treatment of each.

Infectious Diseases of Cattle

Cooperative Extension Service
Michigan State University
Extension Bulletin e754.

Louise E. Newman, D.V.M., Extension Specialist
Department of Large Animal Surgery and Medicine

This publication provides information on cattle diseases.

Issued July 1975 (Fil. 1)

6 pages

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations. For current recommendations contact your local Extension office. Michigan Offices.

Mandatory Radio Frequency Identification of Cattle in Michigan
Information about the new (as of March 2007) mandatory radio frequency identification ear tagging of cattle prior to movement from a Michigan premises. 2 pp.

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