BEEF
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.
New venture will create unified platform for expanded breed communications and marketing.
Despite a cow-calf producer’s best efforts relative to providing desired herd genetics and ease of birthing through bull selection and heifer development, some cows or heifers still need assistance at calving time.
A simple way to deal with the table is to decide on what level of performance one wants to shop for.
As the New Year begins, seedstock producer and exhibition breed sales take center stage.
Cattle should be able to make it through the frigid temperatures and howling winds predicted for the next few days if they have feed, water and shelter, according to South Dakota ranchers.
With beef prices reaching record highs there has also been a rapid increase in stolen cattle for Oklahoma ranchers.
Taiwan leader trying to push for broader beef trade with U.S. while answering domestic critics.
Eighty-six employees from its corporate office will lose their jobs.
Make management and marketing decisions that will take advantage of the opportunities.