Beef Cattle
Producers should be mindful of environmental and nutritional factors to make sure bulls are fit for breeding season.
A bull’s fertility and breeding ability is crucial to a producer’s success.
The Nebraska Extension will host another “Calculating Annual Cow Costs” webinar course on March 24, 27, and 31.
Alltech released the 2024 U.S. Harvest Analysis which highlights the rising mycotoxin risks and strategies for proactive management.
Since 1972 BIF has annually recognized outstanding seedstock and commercial producers for their contributions to the industry.
Decisions up and down the beef supply chain evolve around calculating costs and breakeven prices.
K-State Extension Veterinarian AJ Tarpoff suggests these management tips as temperatures rise and mud follows.
Working with livestock comes with risks, so producers should take time to double check surroundings and remember these safety tips.
The total U.S. feedlot inventory on Jan. 1, 2025 was 14.297 million head, including 2.474 million head in feedlots with capacity less than 1,000 head.
Keep an eye on calves as thermic stress is observed not only with extremely high or low temperatures, but also extreme temperature variations.
It is important to understand how carbon programs work and where they are finding their role in the beef industry.
Answering these questions leads a producer to the traits that are economically relevant to their enterprise.
APHIS emphasizes new protocols in place to monitor for the pest before cattle enter the U.S.
Preparing for frigid temperatures can help producers facing inclement weather this calving season.
First-of-its-kind treatment to be approved by FDA in more than a decade, Pradalex is now available to treat swine and bovine respiratory diseases.
Denton will help guide content development for the beef cattle audience and provide solutions to enhance animal production, management best practices and profitability.
With spring bull buying season here, producers should understand their goals for marketing calves and the genetic value to make replacement females.
After fighting in Afghanistan with the U.S. Army’s 1st Ranger Battalion, Patrick Montgomery came home to a new battle — keeping his ranch and direct-to-consumer beef company alive.
USDA APHIS announced protocols to ensure safe movement of animals while mitigating the threat of New World Screwworm.
USDA’s annual Cattle Inventory Report released Friday shows the U.S. total cattle inventory shrunk another 1% over the past year, with the number of beef cows also down 1%.
With the spring bull buying season beginning, producers need to know their cow herd and utilize selection tools to help find bulls to match their goals.
Last year’s USDA Cattle Inventory Report showed the smallest cattle herd since 1951. With strong heifer prices and no strong signs of rebuilding underway, the Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows supplies may come in even lower than last year.
Calving during the winter months can present some unique challenges, so being prepared with supplies and supplemental nutrition will help.
While some operations are increasing cow numbers, there are a couple segments decreasing numbers or exiting for good.
Top of mind issues for producers and managers with cattle in feedyard or drylot pens during winter weather include bedding, nutritional needs and equipment.
Feeding cattle in winter is critical to management, especially in regions where forage quality declines significantly during colder months. Proper nutrition during this period ensures cattle health, productivity and reproductive performance.
Cash cattle averaged $204.12 per cwt., up from last week, while lean carcass hog prices came in at $81.79 per cwt.
Topics include genetic modifications in livestock, yield grades and a beef industry economic outlook.
The Doan family has been producing cattle since 1882, but to support multiple generations they’ve mixed sweat, passion and imagination to create new businesses at Black Leg Ranch.
Outgoing USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack sent a letter to Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture acknowledging the progress made in reopening cattle trade between the two countries following the detection of New World Screwworm, but says more action is needed to resume trade.