Optimizing Cow Size, Milk, Calf Growth Rate and Reproduction in the Cow Herd

Authors

  • Keith E. Lusby Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078
  • Twig T. Marston Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19946229

Keywords:

mature size, milk producing ability, fatness, reproductive performance, weaning weight, feed requirements, market strategies, type

Abstract

Type - mature size, milk producing ability, fatness - is extremely important to the cow/calf producer because it directly affects profitability. Type affects profitability because it influences (1) reproductive performance, (2) weaning weight of calves, (3) feed requirements of the cows, (4) market strategies, (5) selling price of calves and cull cows. Concern about type is not new. The following quotes taken from a booklet entitled Progressive Beef Cattle Raising, published by Armour and Co. in 1920 showed not only concern but a degree of understanding about type and efficiency of cows.

Author Biographies

Keith E. Lusby, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078

Extension Beef Cattle Specialist

Twig T. Marston, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078

Graduate Research Assistant

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Published

1994-09-22

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Section

Cow-Calf Sessions