Cow-Calf

Now is a good time to protect the herd from health issues.

As we remember the fifth anniversary of the blizzard that occurred on October 3–5, 2013, the event provides a reminder that it is time to begin preparation and planning for winter weather events.

Contrary to the current feeder cattle market, the slaughter cow and bull market are seasonally faltering.

A second wolf in the Old Profanity Territory pack has been killed by a wildlife department marksman in Washington after the pack killed multiple cattle.

The start and end of the breeding season needs to be put on the calendar just like other special events.

The best way to utilize cornstalks is to graze them.

At cow culling time, producers often face some tough decisions. Optimum culling of the herd often seems to require a sharp crystal ball that could see into the future.

The value of beef ultimately determines the long-term stability of the cattle operation.

During the 2018 Heifer Development Tour, the Erickson Family provided insight on how they select and manage their replacement heifers to match their farm’s environment near Langford in Northeastern South Dakota.

Regardless of the real cost to maintain a cow per year there are females in every cowherd which will not produce enough pounds of calf to cover that cost.

Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association adds Taylor Shackelford to the staff team in Oklahoma City to lead OCA’s Foundation and association marketing, along with assisting in OCA’s lobbying efforts.

No herd should have any cull cows or bulls.

Some producers may have questions about the utilization of wheat pasture for growing replacement heifers, before, during, and after their first breeding season.

A man from South Dakota is alleged to have stolen $301,871.30 worth of cattle and feed checks worth approximately $47,000.

Cow-calf production systems that rely heavily on harvested and purchased feeds have less potential to be profitable.

The main objective in developing replacement heifers is to have them reach puberty well before the first breeding season.

Ideally, two year old heifers should be in a body condition score “6” at the time that their first calf is born. 

Johnny Ray Simmons, 52, of Stilwell, Oklahoma, surrendered to police after being charged with six counts of embezzlement related to the sale of calves in a partnership on leased tribal land.

Forage quality decreases in late summer can present challenges for the May calving heifer.

Merck Study asks U.S. beef producers and veterinarians to weigh in on the most important welfare topic where training is needed.