Reinaldo Cooke

Overview of the cattle immune system

The U.S. cattle industry loses an estimated $2 billion annually to health issues that kill and impair livestock. Understanding cattle health can help beef producers reduce those health-related losses.

Reinaldo Cooke | Jun 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Basics of reproductive function in beef cows

The reproductive performance of a cowherd is critically important to the efficiency and profitability of cow-calf operations. That's why everyone involved should know the basics of cattle reproduction.

Reinaldo Cooke | Apr 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Basics of reproductive function in bulls

With much attention in cow-calf systems focused on the reproductive management of females, bulls are often overlooked. But bull reproductive management is just as critical, and understanding bull anatomy is foundational.

Reinaldo Cooke | May 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Strategies for easing the weaning process for beef calves

Weaning is one of the most stressful periods for a beef calf and directly impacts the calf’s gain performance and economic viability. Here's a look at strategies to reduce calf stress at weaning.

Barbi Riggs, Chad Mueller, Reinaldo Cooke | Apr 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

How to create proper diets for beef cattle

Cattle nutrition is a critical component of beef operations. Here's a look at designing or evaluating cattle diets including how to determine animal requirements, assess feed inventory and assemble proper feed regimens.

David Bohnert, Reinaldo Cooke | Feb 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

The importance of energy nutrition for cattle

Cattle need energy to function but many forages do not provide enough. That’s why energy feed supplements are essential to a healthy herd. Here's a look at the basics of energy nutrition and how to apply them.

Reinaldo Cooke | Apr 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

How temperament affects the performance and quality of beef cattle

For beef cattle, temperament defines their fear-related responses to human handling. Recent studies show that cattle temperament has a wide range of effects, from their ability to reproduce to the quality of meat.

Reinaldo Cooke | Apr 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Estrus synchronization and artificial insemination in beef cattle

Recent development of estrus synchronization and fixed-time artificial insemination protocols allows producers to breed more cows in a shorter amount of time and enhance the overall reproductive performance of a herd.

Reinaldo Cooke, Guilherme H. L. Marquezini | Feb 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog