Beef Cattle Information

The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service regularly releases documents regarding beef cattle information. These documents include research by Dr. Larry W. Olsen (Extension Animal Scientist) and Dr. John C. Spitzer (Professor, Reproductive Physiology). The documents provide research on a variety of topics regarding beef cattle including reproduction, weight, gestation, cattle facilities, care, and more.

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Recent Submissions

  • Publication
    Budgeting And Cost Estimation
    (2010) Clemson University. Cooperative Extension Service
    This document provides information on budgeting and cost estimation practices used by cattlemen.
  • Publication
    An Introduction To Beef Cattle Marketing In South Carolina
    (2010) Clemson University. Cooperative Extension Service
    This document provides an introduction to beef cattle marketing in South Carolina.
  • Publication
    Cattle Handling Facilities Are Safety Equipment
    (2006-06) Clemson University. Cooperative Extension Service
    This document provides information on how cattle handling facilities have safety equipment such as corral design, squeeze chutes, headgates, calf tables and loading chutes, work area roofs and tables, and electricity and water.
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    Vaccination and Medication Procedures for Cattle
    (1998-01) Clemson University. Cooperative Extension Service
    This document provides information on vaccination and medication procedures for cattle with details on proper vaccine use and vaccine or drug administration.
  • Publication
    Diseases Common in Beef Cattle
    (1998-01) Clemson University. Cooperative Extension Service
    This document covers diseases common in beef cattle such as Campylobacteriosis, Leptospirosis, Clostridial Diseases, Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis-Parainfluenza Type 3, Bovine Virus Diarrhea, Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Brucellosis, and Haemophilus Somnus and Pasteurella Multocida - Haemolytica.
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    Designing a Vaccination Program
    (1998-01) Clemson University. Cooperative Extension Service
    This document provides information on designing a vaccine program, the risks involved, and how to best succeed.
  • Publication
    Receiving & Herd Health Program for Purchased Stockers
    (2006-06) Clemson University. Cooperative Extension Service
    This document provides information on Receiving & Herd Health Program for Purchased Stockers which includes facts on immunizations and parasite control.
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    Internal & External Parasite Control
    (2006-06) Clemson University. Cooperative Extension Service
    This document discusses internal & external parasite control with information on treatment and includes a management scheme.
  • Publication
    Cow-Calf Herd Health Program
    (2006-06) Clemson University. Cooperative Extension Service
    This document discusses the cow-calf herd health program and includes information on immunizations for calves and cows.
  • Publication
    Management and Health Calendar for a South Carolina Spring Calving Commercial Cowherd
    (1998-01) Clemson University. Cooperative Extension Service
    This document is the management and health calendar for a South Carolina spring calving commercial cowherd.
  • Publication
    Off-Season Herd Bull Management
    (1998-01) Clemson University. Cooperative Extension Service
    This document discusses the management of off-season herd bulls and how to handle the challenge of keeping the bull separated.
  • Publication
    Using Growth Promotant Implants
    (1998-01) Clemson University. Cooperative Extension Service
    This document discusses the use of growth promotant implants and related factors like genetics, care, food, weather, and more.
  • Publication
    Feeding Whole Cottonseed to Cattle
    (1998-01) Clemson University. Cooperative Extension Service
    This document discusses feeding whole cottonseed to cattle and includes information on gossypol toxicity, oil content, and feed recommendations.
  • Publication
    Free-Choice Mineral Guidelines
    (2006-06) Clemson University. Cooperative Extension Service
    This document contains a chart for free-choice mineral guidelines that includes information on nutrients, sources, restrictions, and summer vs. winter percentages.
  • Publication
    Influence of Biostimulation on Enhancement of Reproductive Performance in Beef Cattle
    (1998-01) Clemson University. Cooperative Extension Service
    This document discusses the influence of biostimulation on enhancement of reproductive performance in beef cattle including biostimulatory effects on puberty in heifers, biostimulatory effects on reproduction in postpartum cows, and mechanisms for biostimulation.
  • Publication
    New Guidelines for Breeding Soundness Evaluation (BSE) of Bulls
    (1998-01) Clemson University. Cooperative Extension Service
    This document discusses new guidelines for breeding soundness evaluation (BSE) of bulls including major changes to BSE, minimal scrotal circumference, and a minimum progressive motility threshold.
  • Publication
    Considerations for Bulls Used in Natural Mating
    (1998-01) Clemson University. Cooperative Extension Service
    This document discusses considerations such as libido, mating ability and behavior, social interactions, and gender ratios for bulls used in natural mating.
  • Publication
    Calving Season Affects Nutrition and Reproduction in Beef Cows
    (1998-01) Clemson University. Cooperative Extension Service
    This document discusses how calving season affects nutrition and reproduction in beef cows.
  • Publication
    Weaning Age Scrotal Circumference in Bulls
    (1998-01) Clemson University. Cooperative Extension Service
    This document provides information on weaning age scrotal circumference in bulls and provides a chart on yearling scrotal circumference based on weaning scrotal circumference by breed.
  • Publication
    Scrotal Circumference in Bulls Linked to Puberty in Replacement Heifers
    (1998-01) Clemson University. Cooperative Extension Service
    This document provides information regarding scrotal circumference in bulls linked to puberty in replacement heifers.