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2023 starts with uptick in cow numbers, fewer replacements

U.S. quarterly average replacement dairy cow prices averaged $1,720 per head in January 2023, $10 less than October 2022.

February 1, 2023

Dave Natzke

As of Jan. 1, 2023, there were 29.5 replacements expected to calve for every 100 cows currently in the herd, the smallest percentage since 2001.

Phenotypic data’s critical role in genetic selection

The rise of genomics has given the industry a plethora of information on which to base genetic decision-making. But good, old-fashioned phenotypic selection still plays a significant and important role in genetic progress.

January 20, 2023

Esther Tarpoff

Whether we are looking to purchase a new truck, determine how much hay will be needed for the winter or decide which NFL team is favored to win the Super Bowl, we use information to make those decisions.

U.S. dairy product exports ending 2022 strong

January 10, 2023

Dave Natzke

Dairy heifer and hay export volumes were weaker in November.

The importance of measuring feed efficiency in bred heifers

Measuring and understanding feed efficiency of feedlot steers has long been an indicator of profitability. But the female side of the equation may have just as much to do with ensuring a successful future of the beef cattle industry.

January 9, 2023

Brandon Beavers, Gabbi Martin, and Phillip R. Myer

We all have heard the common concern facing global food security: The demand for a high-quality protein source is expected to increase with a rapidly increasing population.

Nutritional considerations for heifer development

Proper nutritional planning for raising productive heifers starts well before the animals are of breeding age. Producers need to consider what a heifer on their operation needs to succeed at every stage of life.

November 17, 2022

Brian Fieser

The nuance of feeding breeding stock takes on greater dimension compared to feeder cattle because of the long-term considerations required of breeding stock. In a broad sense, the goal with replacement heifers is to give them the nutritional foundation for success that will hopefully allow them to produce eight to 10 big, healthy calves in their productive lifetime.

Dairy replacement cow prices hit six-year high

U.S. replacement dairy cow prices averaged $1,730 per head in October 2022, but still lag previous highs set in 2014.

November 1, 2022

Dave Natzke

Price movement didn’t necessarily follow state-level patterns where dairy cow numbers are changing.

Maximizing your return on investment: Heifers

Knowing the herd’s MBW is important for meeting AFC goals, as it is a key component for building an effective heifer-rearing program that sets animals up for success at every stage.

July 19, 2022

Donna Benschop and Matt Groen

“I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22.” You might be wondering why an article on heifer raising is starting off with lyrics from a popular Taylor Swift song, but that line from her 2013 song describes a lot of themes around setting goals and optimizing heifer raising.

3 basics for treating calfhood respiratory disease

April 1, 2022

Serious disease, lifelong impact — bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is one of the leading health concerns impacting heifer calves on dairies, even on the best-managed operations. Be armed with these three facts about BRD, and know the signs to watch for should BRD find its way into your herd.

Bonding challenges: Heifers that don’t mother their calves

December 24, 2021

Heather Smith Thomas

Some heifers are poor mothers. They seem confused or indifferent toward their newborn calf or even attack the calf if it tries to get up.

Feeding supplemental fat to beef cattle

November 1, 2021

Cadra Krueger

Beef cattle have been supplemented fat for years. The primary reason being that supplemental fats are a concentrated source of energy containing nearly two to three times the net energy of cereal grains.

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Articles Tagged with ''heifers''

2023 starts with uptick in cow numbers, fewer replacements

Phenotypic data’s critical role in genetic selection

U.S. dairy product exports ending 2022 strong

The importance of measuring feed efficiency in bred heifers

Nutritional considerations for heifer development

Dairy replacement cow prices hit six-year high

Maximizing your return on investment: Heifers

3 basics for treating calfhood respiratory disease

Bonding challenges: Heifers that don’t mother their calves

Feeding supplemental fat to beef cattle

USDA feed supply, price forecasts remain stagnant

U.S. dairy exports soar in April

Idaho sets animal entry requirements following New World screwworm detection

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