Bulls
K-State beef cattle experts suggest several ways producers might want to consider housing bulls for minimal fighting.
Hy Plains Feedyard has worked with experts to improve beef-on-dairy calves’ carcass quality through genetic selection.
UNL Extension specialists explain four reasons for reproductive failure.
Three ways to ensure you are building a herd that works for you.
From forage testing to heifer development, K-State’s Jason Warner shares the top 10 management practices producers should be mindful of in December.
Oklahoma State’s Mark Johnson explains the importance of understanding your production system when making breeding and selection decisions.
Here’s how beef producers Jon and Patty Tebelius have built a herd that works for their customers.
From lessons learned in the pork industry, Marty Ropp shares what it takes to help producers capture more value across the entire supply chain.
The ceremony will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend the event in Louisville.
Terminal crossbreeding is a solution to economic antagonisms in the beef industry.
Nebraska’s Rick Rasby and Brent Plugge share strategies for fall calving.
Anaplasmosis can be devastating with death losses in some herds approaching 50%.
Bulls with more than 0.5" of backfat have a higher probability of failing the bull soundness exam.
Jan Lyons’ journey in the beef industry is a testament to strategic leadership, family commitment and innovative thinking.
Extension livestock management specialist Lacey Quail shares tips to help producers improve cow herd fertility.
K-State beef cattle experts discuss critical management strategies for bulls in their off-season.
Reviewing the successes and challenges of the first-of-its-kind grid premiums based on genetic merit data.
Cow herd expansion is not the only option to consider when the markets are strong and producers have profit to invest.
Animal geneticist says genomics can assist commercial producers in the selection of bulls and replacement heifers.
University of Kentucky livestock specialist says cow herd expansion is not the only way to capitalize on a strong calf market.
K-State veterinarians review a case of 20% open heifers and discuss potential causes for the reproductive issue.
Nick Jorgensen breaks down how genomics testing helps cattle producers select better heifers, manage risk, reduce bull failures and sort feeders before they leave the ranch.
2025 BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year, River Creek Farms, uses cutting-edge genetic and reproductive technologies to improve predictability, reduce risk and accelerate genetic progress within their Simmental-based herd.
Price Ranch was named BIF Commercial Producer of the Year during the BIF Symposium on June 11 in Amarillo, Texas.
Rosebrook Farms has been genomic testing since 2013. As a commercial cow-calf operation, the Rosebrooks have found value in using genomic data to select superior replacement heifers for their herd.
CattleFax recently shared the results of its 2024 cow-calf survey representing more than 350,000 cows.
Experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute discuss cattle herpes diagnostic signs as wells as prevention strategies.
Consider these important reminders before opening the pasture gate.
Because of the improved cost to reward ratio, more producers are utilizing synchronization protocols with natural service breeding programs.