BEEF
Take time now during the peak of lactation to write down which fall-calving cows have unsound udders.
Beef producers have seen trends in cattle type come and go, from the short and fat dwarf cattle of the 1950s to excessively large-framed giants of the 1970s and 80s.
Winter and spring rains across much of Texas and the country have created good conditions for the cattle market.
It’s not rocket science—controlling parasites is critical to herd health.
As producers finish this (or any) calving season it is very important to record any multiple births that may have occurred.
Fetal programming is a term that many producers may have heard of in recent years, but may not have understood the concept.
The analysis of five-year trends showed growth predominantly from the pig, poultry and aqua feed sectors and intensification of production in the African, Middle Eastern, Latin American and European regions.
Selecting and buying the right bull for your herd is a complex question involving many factors including who you are, the type of cows in your herd, and the type of calves you are marketing.
French officials found a suspected case of mad-cow disease in the northern Ardennes region, raising concerns that Europe’s biggest producer could lose access to export markets.
The latest Cattle on Feed report pegs March 1 feedlot inventories at 10.77 million head, 101 percent of year ago levels.
The latest Cattle on Feed report, released March 18th, was an interesting one, especially for placements. Placements have been, arguably, the most interesting number for many months.
Shifting calving from March to May didn’t change the cow herd’s reproductive performance.
Calving season is one of the most exciting, frustrating and tiring seasons of the year for many cattlemen. This is a time when the only thing that compares to watching a newborn calf struggle to its feet for the first time is the sound of it nursing its dam for the first time.
During 2017, USDA’s Animal Health Monitoring System will focus on the cow-calf segment, collecting data from producers around the country.
There will be no cattle inventory reports released by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service this summer due to budget cuts.
Beef cattle research faculty from Kansas State University and Texas Tech University will embark on a feedlot cattle production and health research program to provide beef industry outreach.
Cornstalk residue utilization is a great way for producers to integrate crops and livestock.
Cattle make fewer trips to the feedbunk during muddy conditions which results in lower feed intake.
The body condition score of a cow and the herd overall is the best indicator of past nutritional status or success of the overall nutritional program, and the best indicator of near-term nutritional needs.
Whether you’re looking for a permanent fencing solution or want something portable for your grazing system, there are many cost and management benefits to utilizing electric fence.
Student’s questions reflect consumer concerns over beef production systems. Question 6: In your experience, do you think a cow prefers consuming grass or corn?
Have we forgotten the need for breeding systems and the benefits that a good breeding system will bring?
Student’s questions reflect consumer concerns over beef production systems.
Student’s questions reflect consumer concerns over beef production systems.
Student’s questions reflect consumer concerns over beef production systems.
As bull-sale season begins, NCBA webinar focuses on genetic selection, highlighting an old tool; crossbreeding, and a newer tool; genomic testing.
Producers need to review their anticipated calving dates, cow body condition scores and cows’ diet.
As the cow herd continues to rebuild feedlots carry on with business seeing fewer calves in pens.
Concerns about running cattle on federal land are reaching livestock owners in California.
Survey shows 80% of Iowa producers support 50 cent state beef checkoff.