Calves
As beef prices surge 14% higher than last year’s records, market analysts and cattlemen weigh the impact of shifting demographics and the looming threat of government intervention.
Don’t let green grass fool you. Learn why protecting root reserves today ensures a longer, more productive grazing season in a record-high cattle market.
From colostrum to cow herd management, vaccination decisions made early in life play a crucial role in long-term success.
The tiny, annoying pest can wreak $6 billion in losses annually to U.S. cattle production due to decreased weight gain or milk production, veterinary needs and control measures.
Consider these important reminders before opening the pasture gate.
From mastering the “neck triangle” to the one-hour rule for vaccines, these 10 simple reminders ensure your spring treatments are safe, effective and profitable.
Practical strategies can boost dewormer efficacy, minimize infection opportunity and put more pounds on calves.
From mineral supplementation to making sure bulls are ready to go to work, K-State’s Jason Warner shares the top 10 management practices producers should be mindful of in May.
Idaho rancher Dawn Anderson explains why guessing cattle weights leads to lost profit and how the right scale system provides the confidence needed for data-driven management.
With algorithmic trading reacting to headlines in seconds, cattle producers must rethink how they measure, manage and survive price swings. From 30 to 300 head, producers are using LRP to secure a floor price while staying flexible in a volatile, high-value market.
From sire influence to multiples, learn the primary factors that cause calving difficulty and why some issues tend to happen in clusters within a herd.
How stress, vaccination timing and product choice influence respiratory disease prevention in young calves.
From managing 2-year-old recipients to surviving weather shifts, Trans Ova veterinarians break down the science of a winning breeding season.
Oklahoma State’s Peel breaks down the impact of the border closure and potential phased reopening.
From gestation through the first weeks of life, small decisions build toward better calf health. Focusing on key risk points at each stage can improve survival and long-term performance.
Preparation is the difference between a saved calf and a costly loss. Discover how early inventory checks, strategic feeding and timely intervention can redefine calving success.
Nebraska native Jacob Sebade blends family feedlot tradition with modern technology to give ranchers more “speed to market.”
Extension specialists warn that jumping the gun on spring grazing can slash forage production and trigger an energy crash in developing heifers
Why consistent herd records are the key to a successful ranch transition and long-term production success.
Nebraska extension educator stresses vigilance in monitoring calf health following exposure to wildfire smoke.
From visual-only ear tags to electronic ear tags, brands and tattoos, how producers choose to identify their cattle is impacted by their management program.
This record-keeping system streamlines cattle records into a road map for profitability.
CattleMax platform helps connect herd health, breeding and more.
Reducing the risk of scours can be accomplished by addressing different areas of management.
701x aims to reshape cattle management through a blend of innovative technology, user-friendly design and customer service.
There are four classes of anti-infectives used for BRD treatment. It is impotant to use the correct class of antibiotic to control the disease-causing bacteria.
Use these strategies to help encourage a love connection or bond between a cow and calf.