Cow-Calf
While there are many factors that weigh into creating a treatment regimen, understanding the different classes of antibiotics and how they work is important to ensure your cattle are getting the best treatment response.
All forages packaged in large round bales benefit from protection and proper storage practices.
Industry mourns legendary seedstock breeder and tireless advocate for genetic advancement and profitability for commercial cattlemen.
Scientists have reported on Ohio’s first known established population of Asian longhorned ticks, and are now conducting research focused on monitoring and managing the pests.
Low stress weaning techniques can pay dividends to producers adding value through a preconditioning program.
USDA’s regular October reports provided insight about future beef production. Any thoughts of herd restocking that may have existed earlier have been put on hold for now.
Reducing dependence on feeds and susceptibility to poor weather or market conditions, there is growing interest in developing replacement heifers at a lower cost without compromising reproductive performance.
What did it cost to produce a calf and maintain a cow in your operation over the past year?
Profitability challenges in the dairy sector make the value of beef-on-dairy (BXD) calves more important and underscores the reality that dairy cows are now on double duty.
Circle B is an eastern Montana commercial operation that breeds 1,600 Angus cows to Hereford bulls to produce uniform, high-performing baldy calves.
On-farm innovation was the topic for a panel discussion during the young producer symposium during the 2023 Beef Improvement Federation Symposium in July.
Now available in a research EPD format, functional longevity (FL) evaluates how long Angus cows stay in the herd and how many calves they produce.
Rather than wondering how long this market will last or when will it turn south, let’s consider opportunities to capitalize today and be prepared for tougher times when they come.
American Wagyu director of research, education and programs Hanna Ostrovski says when used correctly EPDs can help seedstock breeders make positive genetic improvement.
Profitability of the cow-calf enterprise is controlled by a web of production and economic factors but is rarely associated with maximized weaning weight.
Evaluating money saved when purchasing feed on cost per unit of protein and energy basis.
Prices for day-old beef-X-dairy (BXD) calves are often surprisingly high. But what used to be a highly discounted after-thought (straight dairy calves) is rapidly transforming into a meaningful source of production.
For cow-calf producers, fall is often a time for preconditioning, weaning and marketing calves. While prices will likely be towards the top end this year, could you still be leaving money on the table?
In any nutritional program it is imperative to determine the objective of why we are feeding or supplementing. After defining our goal, we can minimize input costs and maximize our profit potential.
The 2023 U.S. CattleTrace Symposium, to be held November 14-15 at the American Royal Center in Kansas City, MO., will explore innovative solutions for rapid response during animal disease events.
More than 1.2 billion pounds sold, the third highest sales year for the brand.
Three primary methods of pregnancy checking cows are available for beef producers. Those who choose not to evaluate pregnancy status are leaving money of the table.
Seldom Rest Farms opens its gates to build bonds with Certified Angus Beef partners.
Data from multiple sources confirm the important connection between reproductive efficiency and body composition of the cow.
North Dakota State University Extension has found that heavy grazing use in the fall can reduce forage production the following growing season by over 50%.
One of the biggest days of the year for most ranchers—sale day—is much anticipated, yet stressful. Here’s some helpful tips and considerations in the days and hours leading up to sale time.
There can be little doubt that the biggest issue in the cattle industry right now is the question of when herd rebuilding will begin. The challenge of herd rebuilding can be summed up with three questions.
First of its kind partnership couples genetic verification with largest livestock marketing company in the Eastern United States.
Fall temperature fluctuations can cause stress on sorghum plants, which can lead to toxicity issues for livestock. Ranchers are encouraged to be aware of conditions that can cause prussic acid or nitrate poisoning.
Vaccinating pregnant heifers and cows can provide protection for calves at birth – when they are most vulnerable.