Resources

Crossbreeding Systems for Beef Cattle

Published on October 26, 2015
Crossbreeding can increase levels of production in livestock in two ways: 1. Complementarity and 2. Heterosis
Fence-line Weaning-A Marketing Tool for Your Calves

Published on October 23, 2015
Is weaning something you dread so much that you just want to put the calves on a truck and let the buyer worry about it? Do you avoid weaning your calves because you think you don't have adequate facilities?
Keeping Land-applied Manure in the Root Zone Part 3 Spreading on Frozen & Snow-covered Ground WO1038

Published on October 20, 2015
Land application of manure to frozen and snow-covered ground is a common practice in Michigan. The challenge for a livestock producer is to apply manure in a way that is labor-efficient, cost-effective and environmentally responsible.
Keeping Land-applied Manure in the Root Zone - Part 2: Tile-drained Land (WO1037)

Published on October 20, 2015
Management strategies that keep applied manure in the root zone will make the nutrients available for the next crop, improve soil quality, and prevent manure nutrient and contaminant loss to the environment.
Keeping Land-applied Manure in the Root Zone - Part 1: Sediment and Contaminant Runoff (WO1036)

Published on October 20, 2015
Management practices that capture land applied manure in the root zone will make the nutrients available for the next crop, improve soil quality, and prevent manure nutrient and contaminant loss in runoff.
Michigan 4-H Animal Treatment Record Sheet

Published on August 28, 2015
Michigan 4-H'ers and other animal caretakers can use the Michigan 4-H Animal Treatment Record Sheet to record information about the animal's treatment history.
Livestock Organizations

Published on April 20, 2015
The following organizations may provide more information in the 4-H livestock project area.
Beef Cow Calving and Breeding Record (4H1340)

Published on March 31, 2015
This interactive form is designed to help 4-H’ers manage a herd’s breeding and calving records. It includes space for cow number, calf number, sire, date calved, sex, calving ease and remarks.
Beef Cow Production Record (4H1339)

Published on March 31, 2015
This interactive form may be used for keeping birthing records of registered and grade beef cows. It provides space for cow identification number; birth date, number and sex of calves; and calf weight record.
Identifying Meat Retail Cuts According to Species

Published on March 23, 2015
A diagram visually explaining beef retail cuts of meat.