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South Dakota feedlots with capacities of 1,000 or more animals reported 245,000 cattle on feed on Jan. 1, down 2 percent from last year.

Both beef and cattle prices continued to slide.

The membership of the North American Limousin Foundation met at the National Western Club on the grounds of the National Western Stock Show, Denver, CO to approve the slated nominees for vacant board of director positions.

Genetic decisions have always been important, but the stakes have never been higher than they are now.

There are definite advantages for calves born in the first 21 days of the calving season.

Having a plan and being prepared will help make the calving season a success.

Decision tools for when to market fed cattle, risk management to protect price declines and health management for receiving calves highlight UW Extension Cattle Feeders Clinics Feb 9th though the 12th around Wisconsin.

Ranchers can benefit by having annual breeding soundness exams and genetic tests done on all herd bulls.

The 46th Annual Monett Beef Cattlemen’s Conference, Feb. 19 will be held at the National Guard Armory in Monett, Mo.

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) has Best Management Practices (BMP’s) for each segment of the industry, an example would be: cow-calf, or feedlot. This article will focus on the BMP’s specific to feed additives and medications for the cow-calf producer.