The Economic Impacts of Growth Rate during Heifer Development By: M.P. Furches and K.J. McLean There are over 5 million replacement heifers entering the US beef herd annually. The development…

The Economic Impacts of Protein Supplementation during Heifer Development By: M.P. Furches and K.J. McLean There are nearly 6 million replacement heifers, annually. Development of these females is one of…

Paternal Impacts on Gestational Diabetes and Preeclampsia By: M.H. Strong and K.J. McLean Maternal contributions to pregnancy and life after pregnancy have long been a research focus (Coussons-Read, 2013). However,…

Paternal Impact on Gestational Health and Infant Outcomes By: M.H. Strong and K.J. McLean Maternal contributions to pregnancy and maternal life after pregnancy have long been the focus of research…

Making a Muddy Situation Worse By: J.T. Watts and K.J. McLean Most beef herds in the United States are kept in outdoor pastures. These cattle are subject to the changes…

A Student’s Perspective on the Importance of Getting Back to the Basics By: M.P. Furches and K.J. McLean Ensuring the successful reproduction of animals is of the utmost importance for…

No Cold like a Damp Cold By: J.T. Watts and K.J. McLean Many beef herds in the United States are housed outdoors with a variety of different types of shelter.…

Bull Management between Breeding Seasons: Different Season, Different Problems By: J.T. Watts and K.J. McLean In the U.S., 53.9% of beef producers utilize a defined breeding season in either the…

Weaning, the Foundation for Replacement Heifer Success and Reproductive Efficiency By: C. M. Dalton and K.J. McLean Proper management during weaning will minimize the effects of one of the most…

Recovery from the Breeding Season is the start of the Next Breeding Season By: J.T. Watts and K.J. McLean For over 45% of cow-calf producers, the fall season is a…