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Keeping calves gaining after weaning

To keep calves on a positive growth trajectory during the high-stress days post-weaning, producers need to closely monitor factors – such as water and feed intake and mineral availability.
March 21, 2023
Chris Zellmer

As we approach the season for weaning calves and introducing new cattle to feedlots, it's crucial to address the issue of stress, which can greatly affect their performance. The actions taken during this period can have a significant impact on the calves’ well-being and performance.


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8 ways to make spring processing easier

The right preparation, equipment and help can make spring processing less stressful for animals and people.
March 21, 2023
Liane Carter

It’s time for general health checks, vaccinations, branding, castration, weaning, checking cattle equipment like your cattle chute and a variety of other routine chores.


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Threading the needle: Single-use syringes vs. repeater syringes

The decision between single-use and repeater syringes depends on each operation’s risk of disease transmission and should always be reinforced by good vaccination protocols.
March 21, 2023
Tony Hawkins

When it comes to administering vaccinations, what’s best: a single-use syringe or a multidose tool, like a repeater syringe?


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Putting on my big boy pants

March 21, 2023
Tyrell Marchant

I have a major bone to pick with the American blue jean industry. Seriously, have you gone shopping for jeans lately? It’s not uncommon to find price tags ranging from $29.99 all the way up past the century mark, all on the same shelf.


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Beef production raised on higher slaughter

March 17, 2023
Russell Knight and Hannah Taylor

The forecast for first-quarter beef production was raised 15 million pounds based on a faster expected pace of cow slaughter in the latter part of the quarter that will more than offset less bull slaughter and lower aggregate carcass weights.


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Across the Fence: What now?

Our kids used to ask, “What now?” But in current times, it’s a question we’ve been hearing ourselves and others ask as well.
March 17, 2023
Marci Whitehurst

I remember one time we were trying to make it back to the house before the snowstorm drifted our lane shut, but our four-wheel drive was no match for the high winds, and I sank into a drift about half a mile from the house.


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Managing shrink losses in marketing efforts

Pre-sale weight loss is often a largely ignored or misunderstood concept of marketing. While some aspects are out of a producer’s control, others can be affected by management practices, negotiation tactics, scheduling, feeding, low-stress handling and preconditioning.
March 17, 2023
Bruce Derksen

“Shrink, the unpaid loss of weight, is essentially an important cost of marketing,” says Chris Bastian, a professor in the department of agricultural and applied economics at the University of Wyoming. “Like auction expenditures, paying commissions and transportation costs, lost pounds are also key. Fortunately, we have opportunities to manage these shortfalls.”


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Stewardship you can stand behind

Two cattlemen’s partnership in building a better business for today and tomorrow
March 17, 2023
Callie Curley

Some may call it a trailblazing enterprise with a strong commitment to stewardship and productivity, but if you ask owner Jerry Huth, he’ll crack a smile and say it’s more of a “4-H project run amok.”


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Beef’s contribution to global food security

The beef industry is in a strong position not only to help improve global food security, but to contribute in a positive manner to worldwide sustainability efforts such as carbon sequestration.
March 17, 2023
Vaughn Holder

The research behind food security suggests that only a handful of nations are protein insecure. But are the data overlooking the importance of protein quality?


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Loyalty is key to success in both life and the cattle business

March 16, 2023
Abigail George

Rich Porter of Porter Cattle Company runs a stocker operation through the efforts of several fantastic employees. While he is proficient at turning high-risk calves into profitable feeders, he is also extraordinary at being a manager for his farm, land and employees.


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    Keeping calves gaining after weaning

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    8 ways to make spring processing easier

    March 21, 2023
    • Threading the needle: Single-use syringes vs. repeater syringes

      March 21, 2023

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