Sara Brown

The Livestock Today blog is your place to learn the latest production news for the livestock industry. Whether on the road or in the office, Sara Brown writes about all issues important to livestock producers.

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Stockers Shift to the Plains and Midwest

Environment and feed availability key factors to increase

November 19, 2020 11:42 PM

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Favorable Spring Forecast

CattleFax predicts a cool start to planting and mild summer temperatures

November 19, 2020 11:42 PM

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Accuracy Adds Dollars

EPDs and genomic information advance bull selection

November 19, 2020 11:41 PM

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A Leader From Within

Every cattleman faces challenges—even NCBA leaders

November 19, 2020 11:40 PM

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EPDs: More Valuable Than Ever

EPDs are our best selection tools, particularly as producers are hearing a lot about genomics right now.

November 19, 2020 11:37 PM

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How to Select and Develop Productive Heifers

As you rush to sort calves in the light of high calf prices, be careful with the ladies in the lot.

November 19, 2020 11:37 PM

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Learning to Thrive in Drought

Even in the depths of lingering drought, cattle producers have persevered. Hard choices have been made.

November 19, 2020 11:37 PM

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Choose Sires Wisely

How do you select one bull, or a group of bulls, that will produce the most profitable calves for your operation?

November 19, 2020 11:37 PM

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Markets

Merck Suspends Zilmax While Under Investigation

Merck Animal Heath will suspend sales of Zilmax in the U.S. and Canada, while the beta-agnostic feed additive is under additional scientific audit after Tyson issued a ban on purchasing Zilmax-fed cattle.

November 19, 2020 11:37 PM

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Beef Prices Keep Climbing, Other Food Prices More Stable

Food price inflation should be low this year, except when it comes to beef prices.

November 19, 2020 11:36 PM

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