Feedyard
Beef producers can copy dairy feeding practices to more precisely meet the nutrient requirements of the herd.
As the time for marketing feeder calves approaches there are several things to consider when getting ready to sell these calves to ensure the most value is received for them.
Be sure to keep your cattle cool during the summer heat.
The cattle feed additive Zilmax has no noticeable detrimental effect on cattle health or well-being, according to research by scientists.
Kansas State and New Mexico State will give graduate students a closer look at real-life industry scenarios.
What is the cost of feeding all of these light weight cattle?
How risky is it to feed crops that have mycotoxins to cattle?
The latest numbers from the June Cattle on Feed report had no surprises as the trend of fewer cattle in feedlots continues.
The fed cattle market continues to be profitable despite ending the month of May on a lower point.
Taking a step back in time will help explain why stocker cattle are priced where they are.
Kansas State University in cooperation with Merck Animal Health recognized the recipients of the “Top Hand” awards at the 2014 K-State Cattle Feeders College.
May Cattle on Feed report indicates fewer cattle in feedlots and less placements coming.
A K-State livestock economist talks value of gain projections for feeder cattle in the coming months, as well as nationwide beef herd expansion.
How clean are your water tanks this spring?
The temperament of cattle may have a significant impact in how they perform in the feedlot.
The 2014 Beef Feedlot Roundtables from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are available online as webinars.
Feedlot owners and managers can honor employees who exhibit these traits by nominating them for a “Top Hand” Cattle Feeding Industry Employee award.
U.S. feedlots unexpectedly bought 4.7 percent fewer cattle in March than a year earlier, as herds declined in Texas, Oklahoma and Washington state, a government report showed.
Tom Noffsinger, DVM, and K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute produce training modules directed at effective communication between producers and beef cattle.
‘Top Hand’ cattle feeding industry awards will be presented as the Cattle Feeders College in Sublette, Kan.
Muddy pen conditions can cause decreased feed efficiency, increased animal energy expenditure and decreased profitability for the producer.
Farmers and brewers are still waiting to hear a final ruling from the FDA on the use of spent grains in cattle rations.
Beef feedlot managers, owners, employees and supporting industry personnel attended presentations for the latest in feedlot health, nutrition, environment and economics.
Knowing inputs and outputs on a cow/calf operation and understanding feed efficiency tools and concepts are vital to improving overall herd profitability.
Merck Animal Health releases a statement in response to a Texas Tech scientist’s article that raises concern over the use of beta agonists in beef cattle.
The Primghar Community Center is the location of a March 25 meeting for northwest Iowa -area beef producers and agri-business staff.
South Dakota feedlots with capacities of 1,000 or more animals had 240,000 cattle on feed on Feb. 1, up 7 percent from last year.
Placements in feedlots during January totaled 1.88 million, 2% above 2012.
As expected, placements for May were higher, while marketings were 1% higher.