Now that we have left behind a few years of severe droughts and hay shortages, there has been renewed talk about beef herd reconstruction in the U.S. fueled by a couple years of encouraging calf prices.

New genetic tools, similar to those being used to aid selection in the whole animal, are being used to improve our understanding of the relationships among the rumen micro-organisms along with how they interact with their hosts.

The proceedings papers from the 2013 XXIII Range Beef Cow Symposium held in Rapid City, SD are now available.

Colder weather may cause larger calf birth weights. Producers are encouraged to think about the impact it may have on this year’s calving season.

As beef herds become involved in making decisions about bulls for next breeding season, herd health and reproductive disease should be considered in the context of what age and type of bulls are being purchased.

As spring calving season approaches, it is vital that your calves receive adequate immunity at birth.