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Beef Cattle Management Calendar
Beef Cattle Management Calendar
May
This calendar is intended to be a reminder of management practices thought to be appropriate for each month of the year. It was developed with herds of all sizes in mind. While it suggests management practices to be considered, it does not give any recommendations as to how they may be accomplished. Annually revised recommendations are available through your local parish or county Extension Service office.
Continue spring breeding; monitor activity
Evaluate fly control program. Take steps to improve if necessary.
Plan fall calf marketing.
Process spring calves (castrate, dehorn, implant, vaccinate, etc.)
Evaluate pasture stocking rates. Make necessary changes.
Plan cull cow marketing
Monitor hay fields (schedule cutting/fertilization).
Check mineral feeders, add minerals if needed.
Repair corrals, fences.
Update records.
Service equipment necessary for hay season.
Ensure adequate water supply.
Calculate and record spring calving percentage.
Source: Jason Holmes, County Agent Union Parish, LSU AgCenter
