We have designed this tutorial for those Master Cattle Producers who would like a refresher in some of the topics covered in the MCP program and also for those who were are unable to attend class at the scheduled time. For those watching these courses online, you must take the assessment at the end of your session to receive credit.
For more information, contact:
Tim Page
Professor-Animal Sciences
102A-1 J.B. Francioni
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone (225) 578-7906
Fax (225) 578-3249
- Nutrient requirements of beef cattle
- Factors affecting nutrient requirements
- Nutrient content of forages and feedstuffs
- Winter hay supplementation
- Supplemental feeding of grazing cattle
- Mineral supplementation
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Animal Health/Biosecurity
Breeding and Selection
Reproduction
- Reproductive anatomy and physiology
- The importance of a high fertility level
- Factors that affect net calf crop
- Developing/managing replacement heifers
- Managing reproductive efficiency
- Male breeding soundness exams
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