Dry conditions move up several management practices on the ranch including haying, weaning and pregnancy testing. During this episode of Cattle HQ, Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist and her guest LaceyQuail, SDSU Livestock will focus on why pregnancy testing can be a beneficial step to accomplish to create plans for feeding through the fall and even preparing for calving season.
- Determine what information you want to get from the pregnancy check and the best time and method to collect that data
- Palpation and Ultrasound differences
- Using the data to select for reproductive efficiency
- Making feeding and marketing plans based on pregnancy data
For more information on cattle breeding management, contact the SDSU Extension Beef team.
