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It’s important to plan ahead for if pasture conditions deteriorate to the point of having to supplement or feed pairs in confinement.
Beef producers will gain education in forage management, cattle health and heifer development amid challenges.
Salt can be used as a weapon to control mineral intake and help keep mineral costs down.
Cattleman Mike Williams uses a grazing management plan, virtual fencing technology and involvement with local and state cattle associations to meet the challenges of ranching in southern California.
With a strategic approach to magnesium supplementation and maintaining close observation of the herd, producers can effectively mitigate the risk of grass tetany.
Research found negative implications on embryonic development and survival when heifers are transitioned to a reduced diet after AI breeding. This should be considered when transitioning heifers from dry lot to pasture, as this can cause changes in weight and composition.
A look at how nutritional management of calves pre-finishing impacts beef quality.
Carrying capacity and stocking rate are two terms ranchers must understand as they each play an important role in grazing management.
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.
Find out what dollars collected through the Beef Checkoff do for the beef industry.
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.
Tips for knowing how to best scale your business.
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.