Cow-Calf
Ditch the generic “shot list.” Leading veterinarians explain why a written, herd-specific plan is the only way to maximize herd resiliency.
Learn which products are conditionally approved and why a strong veterinarian-client-patient relationship is the only way to manage this devastating pest.
Now’s the time to set production goals and consider additional opportunities for automation.
By trading a stethoscope for a sorting stick, Kim Jungkind uncovered simple, sensory-based tactics to reduce stress and improve cattle performance.
Despite record-high cash costs of $780 per head, surging calf prices pushed average profit margins up by $614 in 2025.
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.
From cool-season annuals to deep-rooted perennials, an SDSU Extension forage specialist explains how a systems-based approach to forage can maintain feed supplies during a drought.
As the cost of high-quality bulls climbs, reproductive physiologist Jaclyn Ketchum explains how artificial insemination offers elite genetics and superior herd uniformity for a fraction of the investment.
From heat stress to winter supplementation, every calving season has trade-offs. Here is how to align your herd’s genetics with your ranch’s forage resources.
As fed cattle weights hit historic highs, a surplus of fat trim is creating an unprecedented need for lean blending beef, pushing cull cow values to new records.
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.
Angus bull sired by B&B Preeminent sets new record selling 49% for $1.05 million.
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.
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When comparing electric fence energizers, one number almost always stands out first: joules.
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.
From vacuum seal checks to oxygen safety in transport, K-State’s Sandy Johnson outlines the critical steps to maintain semen quality from the tank to the cow.
Proper development, accurate estrus detection and early breeding help maximize heifer productivity.
Direct-to-satellite smart collars remove need for cell towers, enabling ranchers to manage cattle anywhere they can see the sky.
CattleFax’s Holden Ramey says grass plus profitability equals more cattle — but ongoing drought and volatility are slowing herd rebuilding despite strong price signals.
Halter’s Andrew Fraser explains how virtual fencing collars use sound, vibration and GPS to automate rotational grazing, increase pasture utilization and reduce ranch labor.
Learn how recent updates to Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) make it easier to insure unborn calves and protect equity across the entire beef supply chain.
University of Florida’s Mario Binelli explains how hormone treatments and wearable technology like accelerometers take the guesswork out of cattle breeding to maximize ROI.
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.