The rearing period has a key influence on the later performance of cattle, affecting future
fertility and longevity. Producers usually aim to breed replacement heifers by 15 months to …

Simple Summary Stress in beef cattle occurs throughout all management practices. The goal
of a cow–calf producer is to produce one calf per cow a year; thus, stressors in these …

Choline is a vital micronutrient. In this study, we aimed to confirm, and expand on previous
findings, how choline impacts embryos from the first 7 days of development to affect …

This study evaluated the effects of decreasing the frequency of dried distillers grains (DDG)
supplementation during third trimester of gestation on cow physiology and offspring …

Global warming is a major challenge to the sustainable and humane production of food
because of the increased risk of livestock to heat stress. Here, the example of the prolactin …

In Brazil, heifers typically calve at 36–48 months. Due to the high demand for meat and the
need to reduce slaughter age, high supplementation has become commonly used in beef …

A 2-yr study evaluated the growth and postvaccination immune response of beef calves born
from heifers offered no supplementation or pre-and postpartum supplementation of …

The objective of the study presented here was to analyze the genetic relationships among
heifer pregnancy (HP), age at first calving (AFC), stayability (STAY), average annual …

This 2-yr study evaluated the growth and puberty attainment of Bos indicus-influenced beef
heifers offered 2 different postweaning concentrate supplementation amounts and delivery …

This 2-yr study investigated the timing of dried distillers grains (DDG) supplementation
during the third trimester of gestation of Bos indicus-influenced beef cows and its impact on …