Cow-Calf
Barry Whitworth, Oklahoma State University Extension veterinarian recommends cow-calf operators keep several doses of colostrum or colostrum replacer handy as calving season is underway in many parts of the country.
Real-world data confirms cattlemen are rewarded for high-quality carcasses through grid pricing. Why, then, would/should the industry regress back to selling more cattle on a cash basis?
The return of issues like ‘Waters of the United States,’ and new Endangered Species Act listings are examples of misguided, ineffective, and poorly implemented policies coming from federal regulators in Washington.
The fourth installment in a series surrounding international beef trade, this one focusing on the consistent and ever-growing return on investment beef exports provide to American cattlemen.
The smallest beef cow herd in 60 years will be rebuilt cautiously as ranchers struggle to recover from the perfect storm of economic and weather black swans.
Composite breeds like Lim-Flex provide hybrid vigor in a straightbred system.
Researchers studied what happens when cow and calf producers move cattle into open-air buildings for long periods.
As the idea of rebuilding herds is on the horizon, how producers go about it will drive how high prices go and for how long, says Wes Ishmael.
Plans for calving season should include how to identify and manage cold stress in newborns. Here’s what you need to know.
With extremely tight cattle numbers, how quickly can producers expand their herds - if at all. Drought and slim margins mean expansion will be a rather slow-go with many ranchers taking a wait and see approach.
Rapidly growing small grain forage can lead to bloat of grazing cattle, bloat potential can be enhanced when frost damages immature wheat forage.
Practices that decrease feed costs without affecting productivity have potential to improve profitability. Ionophores can increase energetic efficiency and reduce production of waste molecules such as methane.
Oklahoma has been impacted by drought more than any other state, by several measures. The January 1, 2023, inventory of all cattle and calves in Oklahoma was down 11.5 percent.
Hard work, passion and a great mentor are the foundations of Casey Hilmes’ success.
Calf scours results in sickness, poor performance, medical expenses and death. Here’s a look at the complex disease and one management method found to decrease and even prevent transmission.
It’s official. The 2023 cattle inventory report has been released. Here’s a look at how the totals compare to previous years and what we may expect from the industry going forward.
“The goal is to all be here, have the kids here and to keep the ranch going,” says Sarah (Switzer) Sortum. Despite challenges, this family ranch has found ways to diversify and enable a future for generations to come.
For many ranchers, large amounts of snow on ground not entirely frozen has led to some wet and muddy situations. Here’s some tips to help make it through the calving season with focus on animal health.
What was the biggest challenge you faced during your last calving season? Here’s a few things to consider and have ready for when that first calf hits the ground.
While the relatively predictable cattle cycle has proved itself many times, Rabobank says the next cow herd expansion will face multiple headwinds that will affect the speed of rebuilding. Here’s the details.
What should happen at the beginning of life for a baby calf to get off to a good start? Let’s review the sequence of several steps that need to happen.
Raising an orphaned beef calf can be time consuming and may require additional expense. Additionally, calves may not be thriving at the time they are orphaned so managing health and nutrition can present challenges.
Given the fundamental importance of the land enterprise to any farming/ranching business, time and energy are best directed towards guarding against the never-ending barrage of regulation.
More Hereford breeders and commercial users of Hereford genetics are discovering the feedlot and carcass performance of their genetics through various American Hereford Association (AHA) programs.
Feedlot inventories declined for the fourth consecutive month and the number of heifers on feed declined for the first time since July 2021.
The best market outlet for your cattle depends on multiple things, but much of it is determined by the attributes that you’ve built into your calves through your management.
To make calving during late winter months as problem-free as possible, producers must spend necessary time to get prepared.
The third column in a series focusing on cow-calf profitability with a focus on long-run profitability, and capacity to counteract business risk, is largely determined by correcting shortfalls on the cost side.
Reproductive performance is important to the overall success and bottom line of an operation. Benchmarking may help focus limited management time on critical areas of an individual’s beef cow business.
What records to keep will vary from operation to operation, but in 2023 there may be some special challenges that aren’t typically a concern.