Beef Production
Cow slaughter was down by more than 17% through mid-May. If that trend continues through the rest of the year, beef cow slaughter would be at the lowest levels we have seen since 2015.
Native to east Asia, the ALHT was first detected in New Jersey in 2017. Since then, it has spread to more than 20 states with recent confirmations in Illinois, Michigan and Iowa.
If both parties can come together – a farm seeker and a person that’s trying to get out of business – they can create a plan for the next generation.
Looking at Mycoplasma Bovis in beef herds including a calf’s environment and vaccination program.
Rosebrook Farms has been genomic testing since 2013. As a commercial cow-calf operation, the Rosebrooks have found value in using genomic data to select superior replacement heifers for their herd.
Angus Genetics Inc. white paper looks at the future expansion of data collection into the commercial sector.
With innovation and diversification, the Fenders have found their niche in the beef industry.
The Odde family finds success focusing on producing the next generation of a profitable cow herd while educating and raising the next generation of beef producers.
Identifying the misunderstandings of parasite control.
Producers should consider several factors to determine if creep feeding benefits them and evaluate based on the market each year.
In addition to the improvement of feed efficiency, ionophores have a derived benefit of preventing and controlling digestive disorders such as acidosis and bloat.
Iowa State University extension specialist shares tips on how to select the right supplements.
Lee Schulz and Chip Flory discuss current supply and demand in the beef and pork industries and what’s ahead.
Experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute discuss cattle herpes diagnostic signs as wells as prevention strategies.
Consider these important reminders before opening the pasture gate.
The start of June could bring high heat and drier weather, which is a stark contrast from the forecast for the last week of May.
What is the value of a single cow calving one heat cycle earlier? If calves gain about 2 lb. a day from birth to weaning, in the current market with a pound of weaning weight valued in excess of $3, the added 40 lb. of weaning weight is worth at least $120 per cow.
Prevention and early intervention is key to dealing with pinkeye.
Experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute share guidelines for tracking herd health.
Recent studies show shade is important for growing cattle comfort and efficiency.
It is estimated that cattle suffering from fescue toxicosis and heat stress alone cost the beef industry more than a billion dollars a year. University of Missouri demonstrates hair shedding is an economic relevant trait beyond the Southern U.S.
Knowing the financial position of an operation helps producers make decisions faster and mitigate risk while also reducing overwhelm.
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says climate models have consistently shown a ridge across western North America that could lead to drought development, drought continuation or even drought expansion across portions of the Plains and West.
Frothy bloat is sporadic, unpredictable and difficult to prevent. It typically occurs when cattle graze legume or legume-based pastures.
Because of the improved cost to reward ratio, more producers are utilizing synchronization protocols with natural service breeding programs.
Understanding the life cycle of liver flukes is essential for implementing effective control measures. Unlike other internal parasites, flukes need an intermediate host in order to propagate.
Prevention and control of foot rot begins with management of the environment.
Strategies for evaluating herd performance following calving.
Record-breaking heat hit areas of the U.S. this week with snow in the forecast for the weekend. As the disparity of moisture plays out, Nutrien’s Eric Snodgrass says he’s still concerned about the risk of drought.