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Alfalfa
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Alfalfa is the most productive legume for Missouri. Visit our website today to learn more about Alfalfa.
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Making and Storing Quality Hay
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Properly making and storing hay and greatly reduce dry matter loses. Visit our site to learn about Making and Storing Quality Hay.
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Bermudagrass
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Bermudagrass makes excellent warm-season pasture and is gaining popularity in Missouri. Visit our website today to learn more.
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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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Determining Reproductive Fertility in Herd Bulls
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Learn how to assess and enhance bull fertility through breeding soundness evaluations, puberty indicators, and nutrition strategies.
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Body Condition Scoring of Beef Cattle
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Assess beef cattle fat reserves using a 1–9 body condition scoring system to inform feeding and management decisions throughout the production cycle.
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Understanding and Minimizing Pregnancy Loss in Cattle
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This publication details some common causes of pregnancy loss and provides management practices that can help minimize the incidence of pregnancy loss.
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MyActivity Pyramid for Adults (65+) Poster
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A poster with tips for adults who are over 65 on how they can meet physical activity guidelines with exercises for strength, flexibility, and aerobic health.
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Care and Maintenance of a Liquid Nitrogen Tank
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Semen is a significant cost in a cattle artificial insemination program. Maintaining a liquid nitrogen tank’s integrity is key to protecting that investment. Learn how to properly care for and maintain a liquid nitrogen tank in this MU Extension guide.
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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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Land Application Considerations for Animal Manure
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Learn best practices for land applying animal manure to minimize nutrient loss, reduce pollution, and protect water quality.
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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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7 & 7 Synch: An Estrus Synchronization Protocol for Postpartum Beef Cows
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Researchers at the University of Missouri have evaluated a new protocol for synchronization of estrus among postpartum beef cows, 7 & 7 Synch. This protocol was found to be highly effective both for cows receiving embryo transfer (ET) and cows receiving fixed-time artificial insemination (AI).
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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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Facilities for Artificial Insemination of Beef Cattle
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Access to functional artificial insemination (AI) facilities is a challenge for beef cattle producers. Learn what to look for in an AI facility and view a list of portable breeding barns available through University of Missouri Extension.
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Nutritional Management of Developing Heifers: Intensive Versus Extensive Systems
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This publication aims to provide insight on prudent nutritional management of developing heifers while discussing the pros and cons of various heifer development systems.
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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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Detection of Estrus in Beef Cattle Herds
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Correctly detecting cows and heifers in estrus can be critical for beef producers. Learn behavioral and physiological changes that indicate standing heat, how to use estrus detection aids and how to time artificial insemination in this MU Extension guide.
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Production Records for Commercial Cow-Calf Operations
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Track key metrics like breeding, calving, and weaning to enhance cow-calf herd productivity and profitability through effective record-keeping.
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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2026, No. 4 (July/August)
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Learn the facts behind common home canning myths and how to safely preserve your food. This issue covers home canning practices, including proper tomato preservation, and discover tips for foraging, handling, preparing, and preserving wild foods.
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Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology of the Bull
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Good reproductive performance of a bull is necessary to obtain a high percent calf crop when natural service is used for breeding. Gain a basic knowledge of the reproductive tract and an understanding of the bull’s reproductive system in this guide.
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Beef Cow Nutrition Through the Year: Managing for Efficient Reproduction
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Profitable cow-calf operations manage so that a large proportion of the cow herd calves in the early portion of a short calving season. In order to maintain this, cows need to conceive on approximately a 365-day calving interval.
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MyActivity Pyramid for Adults (65+) (Bundle of 25)
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Get tips for adults who are over 65 on how they can meet physical activity guidelines with exercises for strength, flexibility, and aerobic health with this handout.
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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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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.