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Labor and material costs in constructing livestock working facilities can eat a livestock producer’s lunch and put a serious damper on the checking account. However, the cost of working facilities is not so expensive

All cattle and calves in the U.S., as of January 1, 2017, totaled 93.6 million head, according to USDA-National Agricultural Statistics Service. This is 2 percent above the 91.9 million head counted on January 1, 2016.

The term “Futures Market” is sometimes daunting because not everyone is familiar with what it represents, how it works, and how it can be used.

Hay that has been cut and then rained on can lose quality in four ways.

Consistent and proper animal husbandry and common sense help early weaned calves do just fine.

Coccidiosis is an intestinal disease that affects several animal species, including cattle.

There are several steps to each protocol that must be carried out correctly in order to achieve the best pregnancy rates possible.

Bloat in dairy calves can become very serious, very quickly. Aggressive feeding plans can lead to delayed abomasal emptying, increasing the risk for bloat. However, a focus on feeding volume and proper concentrations.

In order to run an efficient operation, cow-calf producers must know the production status of their cow herd. One basic step is pregnancy checking so the right management decisions can be made on individual cows, such a

As fall approaches, producers should start to think about which cows will be culled after they wean their calves. Many considerations must go into deciding whether a cow stays in the herd for another year.