Beef cattle experts discuss how genetics, health and management decisions shape a heifer's lifetime productivity
“The goal is to develop an alternative way to produce competitive sterile males without the cost and liabilities of gamma irradiation.”
An Iowa State University team from animal science and veterinary diagnostic production animal medicine is starting a two-year research project on late-term feedlot death loss, thanks to a grant funded by the Iowa State Beef Checkoff.
- Mark Z. Johnson Oklahoma State University
One of the realities of beef production in the Midwest is dealing with significant fly populations. The Oklahoma beef cattle industry loses millions of dollars each year due to external parasites. Blood loss, irritation and annoyance lead to reduced levels of performance due to flies. Horn f…
- By Natalie Jones, UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
On cold spring mornings in the Nebraska Sandhills, calving season can test even the most experienced ranchers.
- from the Beef Improvement Federation
Beef demand remains strong, but consumers expect great eating quality, convenient buying options, clear nutritional value, and reassurance about animal care.
- James Rogers North Dakota State University
Bull sales are prevalent this time of year, and current sale averages are setting records. Taking care of that bull investment from the time of purchase until he is turned in on pasture for the breeding season is critical. Forage plays an important role in that transition period.
- By Chevy-Lynn Vaske, K-State Extension
Cattle experts discuss liver flukes and the importance of being prepared for the worst.
- By Randy Saner and Mary Drewnoski, Nebraska Extension
When grazing cornstalks, we want to use about 15% of the residue. This 15% includes any remaining corn and 50% of the husk and leaf.
- By Bethany Johnston and Rick Funsto, Nebraska Extension
While several factors can play into a herd’s reproductive success, management is usually the key.
- By Erin Socha, Kansas Reflector
"(The Starbuck fire) opened it up so much, and we had so much more warm season grass come out. We’ve actually increased our carrying capacity by about 50 cows.”
- Staff at National Cattlemen's Beef Association
When people think of cattle ranching, they often picture rolling grasslands and lush fields, yet there are many impactful and sustainable cattle operations that thrive in the arid rugged terrain of the western United States. That region proves that cattle ranching can be a powerful tool for …
- Crystal Reed
From grass-fed to grain-finished, organic, pasture-finished and natural, there are many ways to raise and buy beef in niche markets.
- from the Beef Improvement Federation
Permanent, profitable efficiency gains will keep beef on the menu, according to the Beef Improvement Federation.
Hanson Companies, a fourth-generation family-owned precast concrete manufacturer based in Lake Lillian, Minnesota, is offering livestock waterers after acquiring Advanced Agri-Direct (USA), the Nebraska-based manufacturer and distributor of Cancrete livestock waterers and parts.
- By Chevy-Lynn Vaske, K-State Extension news service
Cattle producers are rethinking traditional parasite control methods, shifting toward more strategic treatments to prevent drug resistance, Kansas State University beef cattle experts say.
- Jeff DeYoung
Using cameras to monitor calving could save producers a lot of headaches.
- By Sara Bauder, SDSU Extension
Every fall, prussic acid questions in relation to grazing sorghums and related grasses come up. In an effort to be proactive, I thought this would be a good topic for this column in conjunction with fall fertilizer and soil sampling considerations.
For nearly 30 years, Kevin Fenton, DVM and rancher, from Stigler, Oklahoma, has been battling bovine respiratory disease (BRD) to help advance cattle health and performance.
- From Purina
Manure scoring helps maximize feed value by evaluating rumen function
With the modalities of fly and insect control available today, cattle producers do everything short of shielding their herd’s health and performance with a magnetic force. To promote healthier herds and prevent production losses to cattle operations, let’s review practical guidance on contro…
When a calf develops diarrhea early in life, it sets that animal up for reduced efficiency, poor gain and lower productivity over its lifetime, including reduced milk production.
- By Jacob Klaudt, K-State Research and Extension
Livestock specialist discusses concentrated animal feeding operations
Editor’s note: The following was written by Kaylee Wheeler, South Dakota State University Extension range field specialist, for the university’s website.
Alltech has released the complete Alltech 2024 U.S. Harvest Analysis report, showing that a combination of heavy early-season rains and late-season droughts has created distinct challenges for crop producers in the United States and indicates that overall risk is moderate to high.