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Preconditioning is a set of management decisions relating to vaccination, weaning, nutrition and housing that maximize health and future growth potential of cattle in the feed yard.
A small herd of Tauros was introduced to a Czech sanctuary to join wild horses and help them improve local biodiversity.
It appears the world of fitness running and running with cattle have met in the most unlikely of places: New Jersey.
Every rancher wants productive, easy tempered cattle in the pasture and heavy weight calves at weaning. But often the behavior choices of the cattle are directly impacted by the behavior choices of the rancher.
Year-end data proves Herefords are meeting the needs of commercial cattlemen.
Kansas cropland values are slipping, but pasture values up nearly 7 percent.
A ‘wreck’ is bound to happen when dealing with high-risk cattle in the feedlot, but their impact can be reduced.
Determining open cow(s) early allows producers to select the best strategies that targets the highest potential revenue.
Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) LLC experienced a record year of growth during fiscal year 2015 with 51.2 million lb. of product sold — a 2% increase compared to the previous year’s total.
Management tips to help producers maintain and potentially increase production in the cow herd.
A discussion on the successes, challenges, and areas for continued improvement of cattle handling throughout meat processing plants.
Reason and logic in a normal year would indicate prices are near the bottom, but the market could continue to act contra-seasonally and dip further.
The way to maximize calf weight is knowing and controlling direct and overhead costs incurred up to weaning.
Day old Jersey bull calves aren’t worth a lot, but if you add some beef genetics their value can increase tenfold.
The September USDA Cold Storage report said there is a lot of frozen meat in the country.
Fed cattle prices were sharply lower this week on good volume.
The Red Angus Breeder of the Year award was presented to Neil and Anita Hueftle, Cozad Nebraska.
Indian Canyon Ranch, Lamesa, Texas was honored as the 2015 Commercial Producer of the Year during the Red Angus Association of American national convention.
Gary Jacobson, Hitterdal, Minnesota, was honored as the 2015 Red Angus Association of America Advocate of the Year.
The Hall Red Angus was honored as Red Angus Pioneer Breeder of the Year during the Red Angus Association of America convention held in Grapevine, Texas Sept. 9-11, 2015.
Producers have a few options for their calves after weaning.
The third-annual National Anthem Singing Contest, hosted by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, is now open for entry.
Beef cow-calf producers have worked hard since that 60 to 90 pound calf hit the ground in the late winter-early spring calving season.
Market prices for fed cattle in 2015 are headed in exactly the opposite direction of where they were headed the fall of 2014.
History provides a guide to how low markets may tumble.
Washington wildfires take a terrible toll on ranchers who lost hay, pasture, fences and cattle to historic wildfires.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association appreciates the efforts of the Senate in reauthorizing Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting through 2020.
As South Texas ranchers rebuild their herds after years of devastating drought, it’s the perfect time to improve the genetics of their livestock, according to experts with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Cows and cowherds who have spent the summer in the mountains are greeted in villages with traditional music and food around Switzerland each autumn.