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Cow-calf producers and large-animal veterinarians should plan now to attend the 2014 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Conference hosted by Oklahoma State University on Oct. 8-9.
The Central Kentucky Premier Heifer Sale hopes to aid in rebuilding the national beef herd through their twice yearly female auction and private treaty sales.
When the calf is off the teat its time for the cow to get in prime shape for the birth.
Selecting cow/calf record keeping software: Choosing what works for you!
America’s food producers, who help keep the country’s supermarkets well supplied, rely on grazing rights, whose fees are a tax paid by the individual ranchers. They are not a government subsidy.
Oklahoma State University has been awarded a $1 million grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to provide some of the first climate adaptation tools for beef producers in the form of water management resources.
USDA research looks at how global warming will affect native grassland.
Research at Kansas State University has found that sheep will voluntarily graze, and therefore could help sustainably control, sericea lespedeza, a noxious weed in parts of Kansas and neighboring states.
The Missouri Steer Feedout finally showed a profit this year according to Eldon Cole, livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension.
Vaccines cost only $3 to $10 per calf. With prices for calves hovering around $2 per pound, even a pound of gain lost to a preventable disease would cover the cost of the vaccine.
Elanco is celebrating World Hunger Day by announcing a $500,000 commitment to Heifer International’s East Africa Dairy Development Project.
Yesterday, Jack Field, cattle rancher and Washington Cattlemen’s Association executive vice president, testified before the House of Representatives Small Business Committee to discuss the overregulation and impeding impacts of the rule for rural America.
DeKalb County sheriff’s officials say two men accused of stealing dozens of cows from eastern Alabama farms have been arrested.
Cattle producers are finally getting some relief from the especially long, cold and wet winter.
The Sage Grouse Protection and Conservation Act, will allow for the protection of Sage Grouse habitat while balancing the needs of western citizens and their economies.
Make sure you know what the cost will be of your leased pasture before heading into grazing.
Having a broad vaccination program builds immunity within the general population, which effectively limits the capacity of the agents of disease to spread.
More than 2,000 delegates from 60 countries have gathered for “What If?” the 30th Annual Alltech International Symposium, which is taking place in downtown Lexington, Ky., today until May 21.
There are a lot of different reasons to castrate calves at a certain stage in their lives, but when is the best time to do it?
Junior Gelbvieh and Limousin members, ages 14-21, have the opportunity to participate in the POWER leadership conference.
It is difficult to estimate how many dollars a year flies cost the cattle industry per cow or yearling but it’s substantial.
Some helpful tips for hauling your cattle to pasture this summer.
Bred heifers sold for an average of $2,444, a new record for the Show-Me-Select sale at Joplin Regional Stockyards, May 16.
Even William Shakespeare would agree that this past winter was not “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
A look at the past and future aspects of beef cattle production in Texas will be one of the highlights at the 60th Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course scheduled Aug. 4-6 at Texas A&M University in College Station.
Despite having green pastures grass may not be fully ready to support a herd in need of rebreeding.
There are big benefits when it comes to implanting calves.
Ensuring you have a healthy calf on the ground is a great reason to look at calving ease when retaining heifers.
Cattle markets have remained at record highs thanks to fewer numbers and high demand.
It is weaning time for fall calves which means local livestock specialists with University of Missouri Extension are getting questions about proper pre- and post-weaning management.