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A new grazing education and networking program intended for young and beginning graziers will be offered this summer and fall by the Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University.
Cattle do not handle heat stress as well as humans.
Kansas State University in cooperation with Merck Animal Health recognized Roy Browning of Deseret Cattle Feeders as the recipient of the “Top Hand” award at the 2015 K-State Cattle Feeders College held May 14 in Scott City, Kansas.
Taking a unique approach to creating a collaborative, low-stress, and high-performance workplace environment, the Beef Cattle Institute (BCI) at Kansas State University brought together beef industry leaders for training focused on the performance mindset.
Coffee discussions tend to assume an answer quickly, but the reality is much more difficult and complicated.
When it comes to the health of newborn calves, it all starts with the cow.
Feedlot placements and marketings slide, while the WTO rules against COOL for a fourth time.
Testing bulls for reproductive health is even more important now for beef cattle producers because feeder calves are expected to generate record prices this fall, a Purdue University veterinary scientist says.
Winter effects will vary, but for those cows that used up some conditioning during the cold winter, spring feed is critical to meet lactation needs, as well pending reproductive needs.
Branding season or pasture turnout is a natural time point that lends itself well to working calves and preparing them for the summer ahead.