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From now until breeding, feed is needed to meet the cow’s postpartum recovery and lactation needs.
The view point of livestock producers versus the general public when it comes to limping animals are very different.
Range of guesses wide for Placements, but all expect the figure above year-ago levels.
Knowing inputs and outputs on a cow/calf operation and understanding feed efficiency tools and concepts are vital to improving overall herd profitability.
With recent years of drought hopefully behind them, many beef cattle producers are focused on rebuilding herd numbers.
The Colorado Legislature on Friday once again delayed a vote on a bill aimed at preventing agricultural fires from starting wildfires.
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) welcomed members and show exhibitors to its annual convention in Houston March 4-8, 2014, in conjunction with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
While U.S. beef cow numbers declined, beef cows in North Dakota increased to 943,000, which is up by 21,000 head as of Jan. 1, 2014.
A Chireno, Texas, man turned himself in to authorities today after he was indicted by a Grand Jury on three counts of felony livestock theft.
Having a socket set that only has large sockets makes no more sense than only buying bulls that are trait leaders for growth.
The Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association hail the passage of the Water Rights Protection Act (WRPA), H.R. 3189, by the U.S. House of Representatives by a 238 to 174 vote.
Breeding season is a few months away. However, it is time to start thinking about Breeding Soundness Exams (BSE) for your bulls.
Merck Animal Health releases a statement in response to a Texas Tech scientist’s article that raises concern over the use of beta agonists in beef cattle.
Pro Farmer’s Julianne Johnston provides highlights of the cattle market.
The Primghar Community Center is the location of a March 25 meeting for northwest Iowa -area beef producers and agri-business staff.
The annual Cattle Feeders Workshops were held last month at seven locations around Wisconsin.
Farm bill may provide producers with compensation for some livestock losses.
Producers interested in the latest Kansas State University beef cattle research, including management, nutrition, reproduction, and meat and food safety studies, can now access a new publication online: Cattlemen’s Day 2014.
The prospect of calving trouble is one of the biggest concerns during calving season, especially with first calf heifers.
The first calf heifer is one of the most challenging animals in the cowherd for a number of reasons.
It is nearly impossible to make significant herd progress without first establishing a defined breeding season and in turn a defined calving season.
Canada and South Korea concluded negotiations on a free-trade deal that will give more market access for Canadian beef producers and phase out tariffs on cars made by Korean companies such as Hyundai Motor Co.
Depending on your calving season, breeding may be only a few months away. Will your replacement heifers be ready?
With the cattle market at all-time highs and drought having decimating herds across Texas, some might consider restocking, but are questioning if it’s the right time to buy.
Doing so to help ranchers benefit from new farm bill safety net.
This week’s key bearish reversal provides a clue of a major high, but technicals haven’t broken down completely.
There was no winter calving preparation, so there was no extra bedding, sorting of cows, precalving vaccinations, clearing the aisles of snow, extra heat in the warming room, and line of work boots and insulated coveralls.
The initial investment of a bull in today’s market may seem staggering, but it is an investment that adds immediate value to the herd working forward.