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The continuous waves of change in technology can at times be frustrating: As soon as you have a new software program nailed, another version is released, sending you on yet another quest for proficiency.
Cattle-handling facilities are necessary for proper animal husbandry.
Low-stress cattle-handling practices combined with good facilities will allow you to process cattle safely and efficiently.
Whether eating in a restaurant or cooking at home, we choose food items that taste good.
The first requirement for a pleasant experience in eating a piece of meat is that it must be tender. If you encounter several tough steaks, you will probably lose interest in eating beef.
Pregnancy testing of beef cows is generally done by rectal palpation, but many veterinarians also use ultrasound.
The newest techniques include extension-arm ultrasound (a probe that doesn’t have to be taken into the rectum by hand or arm) and blood tests.
Both of these technologies are easier on the person doing the testing – and the blood samples can be taken by the rancher.
Progressive Forum is a compilation of viewpoints from cattle producers on a given topic. Hear what those with boots on the ground have to say about the issues.
What improvements should the beef producer expect to see in the next 10 years with emerging herd health technology?
This summer’s unpredictable growing conditions yielded pastures and forages with variable nutrient levels.
Fluctuations in available nutrients are undesirable and can result in underconditioned cattle.
These underconditioned cattle are prone to reproduction and performance problems that can impact your operation’s bottom line.
