Research – Heat Impacts, Goals with Pregnancy Checking, How to Best Handle Heat Stress?
Sep 15, 2023
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Guest A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Beef Extension Veterinarian, discusses his research on shade and limit feeding to mitigate heat impacts in cattle. He also talks about goals with pregnancy checking and provides tips on handling heat stress effectively. Topics include water availability challenges, the effects of endophyte fungus, and cost-benefit analysis of water systems for grazing cattle.
Limit feeding and providing shade independently lead to increased average daily gain, improved feed efficiency, reduced water consumption, and lower heat stress in cattle.
Pregnancy checking allows for informed decisions about culling, managing nutrition, optimizing breeding season success, and adjusting feed rations for optimal condition.
Deep dives
Research on Limit Feeding and Shade
Dr. A.J. Tarpoff discusses his research on limit feeding and shade for cattle. The study looked at how these practices impact gains, efficiency, water consumption, and heat stress. They found that limit feeding a high-energy ration and providing shade independently led to increased average daily gain, improved feed efficiency, reduced water consumption, and lower heat stress. These management strategies offer producers flexibility in mitigating heat stress based on their specific operations.
Benefits of Pragnency Checking Cows
Brad, Bob, Philip, and Dustin discuss the benefits of pregnancy checking cows. By determining pregnancy status and timing, producers can make informed decisions about culling, managing nutrition, and maximizing weight gain. Identifying when cows conceive also allows for targeted management strategies and optimizes breeding season success. Additionally, body condition scoring during pregnancy checking helps in adjusting feed rations and ensuring cows are in optimal condition prior to calving.
Heat Management for Grazing Cattle
The team explores methods to manage heat stress in grazing cattle. They emphasize the importance of providing clean, cool, and readily available water as a critical heat management strategy. They also discuss the impact of different forage types, such as fescue, on heat regulation and the need for shade in specific pasture conditions. Proper heat management in grazing cattle not only improves comfort but also enhances feed intake, milk production, and overall productivity.
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3:54 Research: Shade and Limit Feeding – Heat Impacts
11:14 Goals with Pregnancy Checking
16:35 Listener Question: How to Best Handle Heat Stress?
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