Cow-Calf
Record keeping is not one size fits all. CattleMax CEO Terrell Miller says record keeping without reporting and analysis is simply creating an electronic file cabinet.
Learn how collaborative grazing innovation, thoughtful planning and ecological stewardship are powering positive change.
Teat size and udder suspension are essential traits related to cow productivity. The universal two-score system was developed by the Beef Improvement Federation.
Oklahoma State’s Mark Johnson explains process of leasing bulls and the expected costs associated.
There has been meaningful change across every sector of the U.S. beef industry, and while change offers opportunity, it can also increase risk.
Researchers spotlight how selecting cattle for lower methane emissions could deliver long-term gains in efficiency and sustainability for the beef industry.
Barn camera systems are helping producers reduce labor and improve calf survival by spotting problems sooner.
These are the facts on why udder quality and functionality are critical in the cow-calf business.
The first milk from a cow is critical to a calf’s ability to fight disease and infection, and it also reduces calf loss before weaning and improves overall herd health long term.
Oklahoma State’s Peel shares five factors for cow-calf producers to consider in the new year.
It is important for cow-calf producers to understand each phase of the birthing process to know when it is time to intervene.
University of Missouri Extension specialists find that producers see up to $300 savings in feeding costs per calf when their livestock graze standing milo through the winter.
Oklahoma State’s Mark Johnson breaks down the value of a bull in today’s market.
Preparing for a successful calving season, ensure all supplies are stocked and equipment is fully functional before the first calf arrives to minimize stress and maximize efficiency.
From nutrition strategies to not forgetting the herd bulls, K-State’s Jason Warner shares the top 10 management practices producers should be mindful of in January.
Cattle producers and industry leaders share their concerns as the calendar advances to 2026.
Genomic testing improves confidence in the decisions producers make when selecting replacement heifers and bulls.
Identifying breeding goals as well as prudent selection and mating decisions can result in a cow herd that yields more beef per acre of pasture, reduces your maintenance cost and serves as the production factory of market topping calves.
A look at how Colby Community College’s beef instructor is building a better beef herd while developing future industry leaders.
K-State veterinarians discuss a unique case of what seems to be sudden death in a fall calving herd.
UNL researchers are linking cattle genetics and rumen microbes to find ways to cut methane losses and boost feed efficiency on ranches.
Terrain’s Dave Weaber says placements of cattle into feedlots will continue to shrink, long-feared beef slaughter capacity reductions have arrived, and the beef cow herd hasn’t begun to expand.
Noble Research Institute shared data-backed management practices for land stewardship.
In regard to building back a better cow herd through sound, intentional selection and mating decisions, the single strongest argument for crossbreeding is the advantage in reproductive fitness and longevity of crossbred cows.
November feedlot placements lowest since at least 1996, marketings down 12%.
Texas A&M professor shares 8 common stressors that can weaken an animal’s defenses, enabling bacteria to reach the lungs and cause disease.
K-State beef cattle experts emphasize early heifer preparation and the role of nutrition in early conception and calving success.
K-State veterinarians discuss the steps producers should take after finding an aborted fetus.
Experts share five tips for producers seeking clarity in an increasingly complex tax environment.
OSU specialists share strategies for improving forage efficiency in replacement females.