Beef Production
OSU’s Mark Johnson says an excellent metric to consider when purchasing bred heifers is the number of calves it takes to pay for the purchase.
During a severe storm wide variety of animal injuries can result. When deep wounds result, Tetanus is a potential problem.
Weaning and marketing involve many potential stressors that can negatively affect beef calves. Consider these preconditioning strategies to optimize health and performance.
Cattle producer Jerry Weekes uses an intensive grazing rotational system on irrigated pasture to capture more value per acre of land.
K-State beef cattle experts discuss critical management strategies for bulls in their off-season.
Consider these forage and cattle management suggestions for successful grazing through the fall, winter and into the future.
A critical line of defense, this mounted patrol is taking on new endeavors to keep NWS out of the country.
It’s not too early to begin evaluating the economic and agronomic conditions and considerations for possible winter stocker production.
Reviewing the successes and challenges of the first-of-its-kind grid premiums based on genetic merit data.
Cheap winter-feeding strategies can dramatically reduce costs compared to making and feeding hay.
The Arizona Livestock Incident Response Team (ALIRT) has rolled out resources and scouting kits to arm ranchers for early detection.
Understanding the tick’s threat and its associated pathogen is key to implementing proactive management strategies to protect your cowherd.
Full Circle Jerseys is strategically transitioning its 5,000-cow herd from straight Jerseys to Holstein x Jersey crossbreds.
Missouri Extension State forage specialist Carson Roberts suggests four alternatives that could be more economical than growing hay for your animals.
A proactive management plan including early preparation and close monitoring is key to a stress-free, healthy weaning time.
Manure scoring helps maximize feed value by evaluating rumen function.
K-State veterinarians discuss a Midwest cow-calf ranch that has a problem with bovine respiratory disease when calves should be the healthiest.
Responsibly using antibiotics is fundamental to raising healthy, productive and profitable cattle.
Four beef cattle specialists share tips to help producers provide good nutrition at weaning.
The Midwest has been inundated with rain, heat, oppressive humidity and “corn sweat”. In fact, meteorologist Ryan Maue says the heat index hit 115°F Sunday night in Iowa — and 20°F to 25°F of that was coming from surrounding corn fields.
Here are three options producers can consider when weaning calves.
At Brey Family Beef, success is rooted in more than sales. It’s about building connections, supporting the community and proudly sharing the story behind every cut of meat.
Trees like cedar, locust and elm are encroaching on the Great Plains, often called the “Green Glacier” due to its slow but persistent and widespread nature.
Missouri Extension State Forage Specialist Carson Roberts says hay is expensive to make and encourages producers to find other options for winter feed.
To be sustainable, each enterprise needs to be profitable on its own. Planning for profit starts by first setting a goal, then tracking income and expenses.
Four beef cattle specialists share strategies to help producers decide when to wean calves.
No one time fits all, so producers should consider several factors when determining when to calve.
Sun, heat and moisture can harm animals’ skin, but early care helps to keep livestock healthy.
As heat indices soar, how can you keep your livestock and pets safe during dangerous temperatures?
Asian longhorned tick has not been found in Kansas, but calves purchased from the East and being fed in Kansas have been diagnosed with the parasite.