BEEF
As the time for marketing feeder calves approaches there are several things to consider when getting ready to sell these calves to ensure the most value is received for them.
The bill included language that would help provide relief from the regulatory burdens that continue to hamper the productivity and profitability of farmers and ranchers across the country.
The cattle feed additive Zilmax has no noticeable detrimental effect on cattle health or well-being, according to research by scientists.
Kansas State and New Mexico State will give graduate students a closer look at real-life industry scenarios.
Fence building and cattle working demonstrations to be featured at Beef Cattle Short Course.
Cows are on high alert after calving, so this planting behavior impacts how and when groups of cattle can be moved or at least easily moved.
A K-State veterinarian warns producers of hoof conditions that could affect beef cattle this summer.
The fed cattle market continues to be profitable despite ending the month of May on a lower point.
Vaccines cost only $3 to $10 per calf. With prices for calves hovering around $2 per pound, even a pound of gain lost to a preventable disease would cover the cost of the vaccine.
Cattle producers are finally getting some relief from the especially long, cold and wet winter.
Ensuring you have a healthy calf on the ground is a great reason to look at calving ease when retaining heifers.
A look at the past and future aspects of beef cattle production in Texas will be one of the highlights at the 60th Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course scheduled Aug. 4-6 at Texas A&M University in College Station.
The producer should take a serious look at the reasons why each calf died and what could be done next time to save it.
Smaller beef supply could lead to more profitable years in the near future for producers who managed to hold onto cattle.
The 30th sale of Show-Me-Select (SMS) bred heifers will begin at 7 p.m. on May 16 at Joplin Regional Stockyards in Carthage, Mo.
In an effort to better serve the commercial beef industry, International Genetic Solutions, and its partners, have developed a tool used to determine relative value of feeder calves based on genetic, environmental and management factors.
Beef producers in Missouri are rebuilding their herds with the help of programs like Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifers.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is hosting a confernce focused on cattle, wildlife and range management.
Arkansas’ cattle numbers recovering nearly two years after the start of a drought that caused $128 million damage to the state’s beef industry, while national numbers plummet to their lowest levels in more than 60 years.
Proper nutrition goes a long way in maintaining a healthy herd of cattle.
We may think we have covered every nook and cranny in our various management plans, but are we truly prepared for everything?
New genetic history of cattle allows for better breeding methods, reveals new aspects of human history.
Applications are being accepted for the 2014 Nebraska Ranch Practicum.
Beef feedlot managers, owners, employees and supporting industry personnel attended presentations for the latest in feedlot health, nutrition, environment and economics.
WWII was the only interruption to the long-standing beef cattle research outreach event.
The view point of livestock producers versus the general public when it comes to limping animals are very different.
With recent years of drought hopefully behind them, many beef cattle producers are focused on rebuilding herd numbers.
Having a socket set that only has large sockets makes no more sense than only buying bulls that are trait leaders for growth.
It is nearly impossible to make significant herd progress without first establishing a defined breeding season and in turn a defined calving season.