Beef Production
Diagnostic strategies help identify gestational nutrient gaps linked to stillbirths and weak calves.
Combination treatment provides different modes of action to enhance parasite control in cattle.
Limit-feeding corn grain can be economically advantageous when the price of hay becomes too high due to short supply.
“There is increasing concentration by leading landowners in that asset class. Number 100 in 2007 was 75,000 acres. Now it’s 170,000 acres,” says Eric O’Keefe, editor of The Land Report.
The new generic drug has been approved for treatment of bovine respiratory disease and associated pyrexia in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle.
With a significant winter storm predicted to impact much of the U.S., Oklahoma State’s Mark Johnson explains how to identify, prevent and manage cold stress in baby calves.
Proactive planning is key to minimizing livestock stress and maintaining gains during extreme winter weather events.
Doug Ferguson explains how he uses sell-buy marketing strategies to maximize profit.
This former Bloomberg executive returned to her family’s Texas ranch to build a thriving, community-rooted business that prioritizes local economic value and authentic storytelling over global scale.
How quickly will La Niña exit this year, and when will El Niño enter the picture? Not all meteorologists agree with NOAA or one another, but the timing could have a major impact on weather this spring and summer.
Why cumulative exposure matters and how vaccine formulation fits into risk-based herd decisions.
Finding and buying a new herd bull can be overwhelming with the vast amount of information and data available. Industry experts recommend defining program objectives and specifying selection criteria before getting a bidder number.
As producers prepare for calving season and evaluate cow herd nutrition, here are some strategies to make sure cows are getting adequate nutrition.
Texas A&M’s David Anderson breaks down the current cull cow market and shares his prediction for future cow prices.
Kansas State University graduate student discusses how producers can use a failed wheat crop in their cattle rations.
The next phase of beef-on-dairy is all about creating a reliable, efficient supply chain.
Barn camera systems are helping producers reduce labor and improve calf survival by spotting problems sooner.
Troy Dutton and Joe Hochhalter from the Steele Vet Clinic in Steele, N.D., give advice on everything from colostrum timing to bedding strategies.
The first milk from a cow is critical to a calf’s ability to fight disease and infection, and it also reduces calf loss before weaning and improves overall herd health long term.
Oklahoma State’s Peel shares five factors for cow-calf producers to consider in the new year.
It is important for cow-calf producers to understand each phase of the birthing process to know when it is time to intervene.
Oklahoma State’s Mark Johnson breaks down the value of a bull in today’s market.
Preparing for a successful calving season, ensure all supplies are stocked and equipment is fully functional before the first calf arrives to minimize stress and maximize efficiency.
From nutrition strategies to not forgetting the herd bulls, K-State’s Jason Warner shares the top 10 management practices producers should be mindful of in January.
Texas A&M’s Anderson summarizes meat production numbers for 2025.
Genomic testing improves confidence in the decisions producers make when selecting replacement heifers and bulls.
Identifying breeding goals as well as prudent selection and mating decisions can result in a cow herd that yields more beef per acre of pasture, reduces your maintenance cost and serves as the production factory of market topping calves.
In regard to building back a better cow herd through sound, intentional selection and mating decisions, the single strongest argument for crossbreeding is the advantage in reproductive fitness and longevity of crossbred cows.
Texas A&M professor shares 8 common stressors that can weaken an animal’s defenses, enabling bacteria to reach the lungs and cause disease.
K-State beef cattle experts emphasize early heifer preparation and the role of nutrition in early conception and calving success.