Keys to Successful Sales
"It is never too soon to begin weighing your marketing options,” said Scott Brown, research assistant professor for the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Missouri.
Herd Health Considerations
An overview of five of the top areas to consider when realizing good herd health.
Looking Beyond EPDs
Estimated Progeny Differences (EPDs) can provide a good starting point when selecting heifers to retain in your herd, but there’s more to the decision.
Keeping Bottle Calves Healthy
Establishing and following a management system is critical for young calves
Raising bottle calves in the dairy industry is the norm, but most beef cattle...
Guarding Against Grass Tetany
As producers begin turning their cattle out on the green pastures of the Ozarks this spring, they should be aware of the harmful effects too much of the lush ground cover could have on their cattle.
Reducing Death Loss in Calves
The world can be fraught with danger for a newborn calf, and that’s also a threat to your bottom line. There are a number of steps you can take in hopes of reducing death loss.
The Nutritional Needs of New Moms
Cows must maintain their condition, as well as provide for their calf, so proper nutrition is key
When a cow has a calf, her nutritional...
Synching Estrous Cycles
Long breeding and calving seasons can mean extra time and labor costs for producers, but by synchronizing cows’ estrous, a producer can spend less time observing natural heats and subsequent breeding as well as reduce the time needed to observe calving 283 days later.
Feed Influence on Feedlots
The price of feed influences what feedlots will pay for cattle. Except when it doesn’t.
Conception Rates and the Weather
Even short blasts of frigid weather can impact timely reproduction
Short and long blasts of frigid weather can create a chilling effect on a cow’s...
