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Spreadsheet for Evaluating Preconditioning Programs for Weaned Calves (PRECON2)

This sheet has the elements to help cattle ranchers create a spreadsheet for preconditioning programs for weaned calves.

Beef CattleLivestock ManagementLivestock
Fact Sheet
Effects of Preconditioning on Health, Performance and Prices of Weaned Calves

The effects from preconditioning calves related to sickness, performance and carcass traits in the beef.

Beef CattleLivestock Health Disease And NutritionLivestock
Fact Sheet
Optimizing Water Intake

The importance of hydration in horses.

HorsesLivestockWater
Fact Sheet
Calculating Placing Scores

Explanations on how to calculate placing scores for livestock shows and where those numbers come from.

Livestock
Fact Sheet
Sheep Showmanship

A comprehensive list of techniques to improve on the exhibition of show lambs to be a competitive showman at livestock shows.

4h Youth DevelopmentLivestockSheep
Fact Sheet
Understanding EPD Accuracies

Understanding the importance of expected progeny differences (EPDs) on the sire and replacement heifer selection in the beef industry.

Beef CattleLivestock
Fact Sheet
Beef Showmanship

An explanation of the proper techniques and practices to train and present your beef animal in the best possible way in and outside of the show ring.

Beef CattleLivestock
Fact Sheet
Training Horses Safely

Learn how to understand a horse's behavioral traits and use positive reinforcement and other cues to modify horse behavior.

HorsesLivestock