Rachael Brooke, Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources

Rachael Brooke, Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Beef Cattle Management Considerations for January

Cow Herd Management— Body condition score (BCS) for both spring and fall calving cows. Target BCS for spring calving cows at calving: 5 for mature cows, 6 for young females. Adjust the nutrition program before calving as needed. Ensure fall-calving cows maintain BCS through winter if still nursing c…