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Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology of the Cow
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The ability of a cow or heifer to successfully mate, conceive, give birth, and raise a healthy calf each year is essential for profitable and sustainable beef production. A good understanding of anatomy and physiology of both the male and female is helpful in successfully managing reproduction.
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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2021, No. 2 (March/April)
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Learn how to safely determine spoilage in home-canned foods and tips for storing dry beans to maintain their quality and nutrition.
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Calving Season Considerations for Commercial Beef Cattle Operations
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Explore key factors in choosing the best time of year to calve for improved efficiency, herd health, and profitability in beef cattle operations.
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Inbreeding: Its Meaning, Uses and Effects on Farm Animals
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Mating schemes of animals are classified as either inbreeding or outbreeding. Mating closely related animals is inbreeding. Outbreeding is mating less closely related animals, but people disagree about where to draw the line. Learn more in this guide.
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Guide to Estrus Synchronization Products
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Several protocols and other resources allow beef producers to effectively synchronize estrus and ovulation in the herd. Read this guide for an overview of the function, handling considerations, and proper administration of estrus synchronization products.
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Preparation and Handling of Catheters for Artificial Insemination of Cattle
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Learn proper semen handling to achieve maximum conception rates with artificial insemination in beef cattle. Reduced conception rates occur if semen is handled improperly before, during or after thawing. See this illustrated MU Extension guide for more.
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Split-Time AI: Using Estrus Detection Aids to Optimize Timed Artificial Insemination
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Timed artificial insemination pregnancy rates in heifers can be optimized with a split-time AI approach. Estrotect estrus detection aids allow producer to determine the estrous status of females. Learn about the protocols in this MU Extension guide.
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Determination of Pregnancy Status in Beef Herds
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Pregnancy examination provides valuable information that enables cow-calf operations to make management decisions that increase profitability and improve long-term reproductive efficiency. Learn about several methods in this MU Extension guide.
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Reproductive Management of Bos indicus-Influenced Beef Cattle
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Bos indicus cattle present challenges with estrus synchronization. Learn about the timing of estrus onset for them, their susceptibility to stress, and considerations and expectations when breeding them in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
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Sampling Safely at Farmers Markets — Fact Sheet
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Read this to understand sampling regulations at farmers markets. Learn how to establish and estimate costs for handwash stations and washing and sanitizing stations.
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Crossbreeding Systems for Small Herds of Beef Cattle
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Crossbreeding in commercial beef cattle production improves efficiency through heterosis and breed complementation.
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Economic Impact of Opioid Use Disorder in Missouri
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Learn about the economic impact of opioid use disorder in Missouri, including its effects on employment, healthcare, and key industries.
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The Random Shuffle of Genes: Putting the E in EPD
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Understanding EPD variability: how genetic shuffling during reproduction leads to differences among full siblings in cattle.
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Artificial Insemination of Cattle Step by Step
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Using correct techniques when performing artificial insemination on beef cattle can help ensure success and minimizing risk of injury. Learn how to deposit the semen in the proper location in the female reproductive tract while using sanitary techniques.
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Herd Health Programs and Reproductive Efficiency of Beef Cattle
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Comprehensive herd health programs enhance reproductive efficiency in beef cattle by addressing disease prevention, nutrition, and environmental stressors.
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Managing the Effects of Stress and Temperament on Beef Cattle Reproduction
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Learn how stress and temperament affect beef cattle reproduction and discover management strategies to improve breeding outcomes and herd health.
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Successfully Direct Marketing Beef
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Get tips on direct marketing beef in this 32-page publication.
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Selecting an Appropriate Pricing Strategy
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This guide outlines how to set prices for value-added agricultural products by analyzing costs, customer demand, and competition.
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Safe Tractor Operation
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The purpose of this guide is to assist employers and employees in training for safe tractor operation. Farm employers should review this guide with anyone who operates a farm tractor.
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How to Can Fresh Tomato Products
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Learn safe home canning of tomatoes, including acidification, packing methods, and processing times, to prevent botulism and preserve quality.
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Freezing Basics
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Learn how to freeze food safely, preserve flavor and texture, and avoid common mistakes for better long-term storage.
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How to Freeze Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs and Dairy Products
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Freezing is an excellent method of preserving animal products. Follow these basic guidelines for simple, effective and safe freezing of meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products.
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Introduction to Food Dehydration
Dehydration is one of the oldest methods of food preservation, though methods for drying food have become sophisticated over time. Learn the benefits and methods of dehydrating foods and how to select an electric dehydrator.
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How to Can Fresh Vegetables
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Learn to safely can fresh vegetables in this research-based guide. Recommended pressure canner process times are provided.
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How to Freeze Fruits
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Learn how to freeze fruits effectively, including tips on preparation, preventing darkening, and approximate yields for various fruits.