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Answers from the Heartland

Author Tom Boodle Joe Cassady
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Description Calf and heifer specialist Angie Metcalf, along with Mike Austin, farm director, provide current and up-to-date information on how to put the Y.E.P. (Yield, Efficiency, and Profit) into your calf and heifer raising operations.

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Newborn Calf Care Published 3 weeks ago

Publish Date: April 30, 2012, 9:30 a.m.
Author: Tom Boodle
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Summary: Do I leave the calf with the cow? – Dipping Navels – Shavings VS Straw bedding – Feeding issues. – Tips of the Day.
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Preparing for summer pasture season Published 3 weeks ago

Publish Date: April 30, 2012, 9:29 a.m.
Author: Tom Boodle
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Summary: Getting animals ready for pasture season. - Heifer growth throughout summer. – Prevent or limit loss of conditioning. Is pasturing heifers good? – Tips of the Day
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Water quality testing Published 1 month ago

Publish Date: April 17, 2012, 11:25 a.m.
Author: Tom Boodle
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Summary: Main reasons for testing. - In what ways can water be harmful to calves? - What should we be testing for? - Tips of the Day
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Negative impact of fly’s n the farm Published 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Publish Date: April 02, 2012, 8:57 a.m.
Author: Tom Boodle
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Summary: Types of fly’s: location and behavior. – Population turn over. – Main concerns for livestock. – Tip of the Day
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Pest control on the farm Published 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Publish Date: March 26, 2012, 2:03 p.m.
Author: Tom Boodle
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Summary: Rodent problems, what can we do? - What harm do they do? - What is a good control plan? - Tip of the day.
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Maximizing the values of vaccines Published 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Publish Date: March 26, 2012, 1:47 p.m.
Author: Tom Boodle
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Summary: Maximizing the values of vaccines
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Refrigerator Health Check List Published 2 months, 1 week ago

Publish Date: March 12, 2012, 8:48 a.m.
Author: Tom Boodle
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Summary: Refrigerator Health Check List Monitor the temp. - Dangers of temp being too cold. – Don’t store meds in the door. - Avoid opening and closing the door too much. Tips of the Day.
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Heifer Breeding Tips Published 2 months, 1 week ago

Publish Date: March 12, 2012, 8:39 a.m.
Author: Tom Boodle
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Summary: Nutrition – Knowing the right size for breeding. – Mistakes to avoid. - Tip of the Day
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Heifer Mastitis Published 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Publish Date: February 27, 2012, 4:53 p.m.
Author: Tom Boodle
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Summary: How worrisome is this? - Risk factors for untreated Mastitis. – Tip of the Day. Upcoming March Topics
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Safety: Bringing Heifers back to the dairy Published 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Publish Date: February 27, 2012, 4:30 p.m.
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Summary: Bio-security. - Minimize risks of spreading disease. - Shipping related issues. - Tip of the day
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Controlling feed Costs Published 3 months ago

Publish Date: February 14, 2012, 12:20 p.m.
Author: Tom Boodle
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Summary: Maintenance and feed costs - Bird Problems - Young Heifers - Tip of the Day
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Parasites Published 3 months, 1 week ago

Publish Date: February 07, 2012, 12:11 p.m.
Author: Tom Boodle
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Summary: Problems – Proper treatment – Tip of the day
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Out-wintering heifers Published 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Publish Date: January 30, 2012, 9:24 a.m.
Author: Tom Boodle
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Summary: Proper age and conditions - Mud problems - Tip of the day
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Heifer hoof health Published 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Publish Date: January 25, 2012, 8:56 a.m.
Author: Tom Boodle
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Summary: Nutrition for hoof health – Trimming – Free Stalls – Tip of the day.
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You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Published 4 months ago

Publish Date: January 19, 2012, 11:06 a.m.
Author: Tom Boodle
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Summary: Why measure and weigh? – What to look for. – Tip of the Day
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Electrolytes: the most important thing in your medicine cabinet. Published 4 months, 1 week ago

Publish Date: January 13, 2012, 2:45 p.m.
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Download: Electrolytes: the most important thing in your medicine cabinet. (4.1 MB)
Summary: Why electrolytes are important – Proper feeding temperature – Value of electrolytes - Proper mixing – Tip of the day.
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Proper time to feed forages to calves Published 4 months, 1 week ago

Publish Date: January 11, 2012, 11:26 a.m.
Author: Tom Boodle
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Summary: Proper time to feed forages to calves Hay VS Grain. - Feeding hay to early. - Tip of the day. Energy and Protein
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Should you add extra fat to calves in the winter? Published 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Publish Date: January 04, 2012, 8:33 a.m.
Author: Tom Boodle
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Summary: Angie discusses the benefits and draw backs of adding fat to your calves’ diet during cold weather
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Identifying health problems early Published 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Publish Date: December 29, 2011, 9:56 a.m.
Author: Tom Boodle
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Summary: Dehydration - Respiratory Problems - Tip of the Day
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Colostrum Quality Published 5 months, 1 week ago

Publish Date: December 13, 2011, 10:39 a.m.
Author: Tom Boodle
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Summary: Having a back up plan - How much colostrum is needed - Colostrum tips - Importance of colostrum
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