Cow-Calf
Beef producers have a significant influence on meat quality through breeding choices and nutrition management.
Researchers look at four factors that contribute to early pregnancy loss: embryo, cow, bull and environment.
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The first few hours of a calf’s life are critical to its success. Sometimes when producers need to intervene, the new mom goes into protection mode.
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Spring is a great time to review a herd mineral program and develop a supplementation strategy.
Using pre-breeding exams to help make decisions about which heifers should be kept or culled is a cost-effective way to eliminate potential problems.
It takes bulls longer than cows to improve body condition due to their increased weight.
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Introduced in 1965, the USDA Yield Grade system has not been updated since its release even though cattle and technologies have drastically changed.
Last week’s fed cattle trade was highlighted by sales late Friday that featured substantially higher prices as packer demand for spot market cattle pressed prices higher in all regions.
The Sterling Marketing Beef Profit Tracker shows current breakeven price in the $170s/cwt compares to $200/cwt for currently placed cattle.
Heifer development costs to consider include feed, health, breeding and other management expenses.
It is generally accepted that cattle vaccines should be stored at temperatures between 35° F and 46° F. But what happens if they aren’t?
New program offers two options for Wagyu beef producers — certified meat program and process verified program.
Avoid these common handling and usage mistakes that can lead to vaccines being less effective or completely ineffective.
Mature bull nutrition requirements depend on body condition score and time of year.
On the last day of winter, blizzard conditions are impacting beef producers in Nebraska and Kansas.
Actions steps to take before a wildfire threatens your livestock and property.
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Although EPDs are only comparable within breed, producers can utilize the Across-Breed EPD Table to accurately compare bulls across breeds.
Two generational ranches share the benefits of written grazing management plans for stewardship, profitability and legacy.
Researchers are using gene editing techniques to introduce beneficial traits like polled and disease resistance, as well as exploring innovative approaches like surrogate sires.
To target deworming efforts, producers need to know which parasites they’re dealing with.
Calculate a bull’s value proposition and consider how he can meet a herd’s needs and goals before purchasing.
U.S. CattleTrace and Where Food Comes From join forces to unify and support a voluntary traceability strategy and safeguard the beef supply chain in the event of an outbreak.
Satellite technology makes real-time water monitoring possible from your smartphone.
Feedlot margins jumped from $198 to $366. Choice steers were up slightly to $201.
Identify the parasites at play, then eradicate them before they cause damage.
With the World Health Organization for Animal Health confirming recent outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease overseas, it’s important to know the disease is harmless to humans but is highly contagious for cloven-hoofed animals, including cattle, pigs, sheep and goats.