Sandy Johnson, extension beef specialist, Colby
The third trimester of pregnancy is a crucial period because of the rapid growth the fetus undergoes and because it is our opportunity to improve cow body condition prior to calving if needed. It is easy to forget those things when we can’t see the growing fetus and a growing winter coat may be deceptive when it comes to body condition.
The table below is a simple reminder of when the 3rd trimester begins based on various dates for the start of the spring breeding season. Continue reading “Planning for the Third Trimester”