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Cow/Calf Management

SMCC is willing to participate in every part of herd management. This participation begins from the time the bull is put in until the time the calf is weaned; then the cycle starts over again. Our services would include bull, health, data, and marketing management, without the producer having to be directly involved.

Bulls:

SMCC will house and manage all bulls when it is not breeding season. Depending on the management program, the producer may choose to own a bull or SMCC can provide a bull based on the goals of the operation. Regardless of the age of the bull, SMCC will do a breeding soundness exam on all bulls 60 days before the breeding season. We will provide all health care to the bulls and test for any diseases before breeding season.

Vaccinations will be:

IBR, BVD Type I and II, PI3, BRSV, Vibrio, and Lepto. Dewormer(pour-on). Vitamin/Mineral complex.

Testing for: Campylobacter (Vibrio), Lepto, and Trichomonas

If a bull is positive they will be sold, not treated.

Herd health is of paramount importance, so all cow herds will be worked with their calves at least two times a year, once in the spring and once in the fall.

Cows:

All cows will receive the same vaccination schedule regardless of the herd. They will be:

IBR, BVD Type I and II, PI3, BRSV, Vibrio, and Lepto. Dewormer (pour-on). Vitamin/Mineral complex.

At the time a cow is in the chute, her EID tag will be scanned, her weight and temperature taken, and pregnancy diagnosed by rectal palpation or ultrasound. We will replace or add visual ID tags if they are not there. Fly tags will be put in if it is the spring and removed in the fall. Also, the hair in their ears and at the end of the tail will be trimmed.

Calves:

When calves are worked, they will be at least 3 months old. Their weight will also be taken an contribute to there weaning weight. We will place EID tags in their ear and visual ID tags if they are not already there. Also, fly tags will be put in if it is the spring. All calves will receive the same vaccination schedule regardless of the herd. They will be:

IBR, BVD Type I and II, PI3, BRSV, Vibrio, and Lepto. Clostridial (Blackleg). H. Somnus. Pasteurella Multocida and Haemolytica. Dewormer(pour-on). Vitamin/Mineral complex.

Bull calves that have not been castrated will be banded. Steers and heifers will be dehorned if needed. Depending on the goals of the operation, steers and some heifers will be implanted, for weight gain purposes.

When calves are weaned, they will receive the same vaccinations when they get to the bunk breaking facility. This practice is to increase their immunity and prevent any likelihood of disease as groups of calves come together.

Weaning and marketing of calves will be discussed in there respective sections.

Note: Vaccinations and pregnancy checking will be performed or overseen by a veterinarian. This is unnecessary if done by the owner(s) or a regular employee.