Founded by a team passionate about cattle breeding and genetics, Blueprint Genetics has become a leader in embryo production and donor cow management.

In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Backes-Belew from Purina Animal Nutrition dives into industry trends, including genetic advancements that are producing larger cows. Hear her recommendations for management practices necessary to keep up with the growth potential.

When it comes to any disease treatment, it’s imperative to match the drug to the bug – or in other words, use the correct class of antibiotic to control the disease-causing bacteria at hand. The same holds for anti-infectives used to treat bovine respiratory disease (BRD).

In the cattle industry, you are either selling cattle by the pound or you are selling cattle or genetics to other ranchers who are selling cattle by the pound. Weights are critical in every stage of the cattle cycle – from a calf’s birth, weaning, yearling and sale weight to mature/gain weights of cows and bulls for monitoring body condition score (BCS).

For many producers, PRF has been a lifeline during dry years, providing the funds to keep cows fed, bills paid and operations moving forward when nature doesn't cooperate.

Redd Summit Advisors works one-on-one with ranchers and their families, providing insurance products and advising with sustainability in mind. We know from experience that a number of important components make up a sustainable ranch operation.

Cull cows can be a major factor in the bottom line of a ranch, representing 10% to 20% of the ranch’s total cow-calf revenue. However, selling and marketing cull cows is not a primary focus of the ranch, and more effort tends to be placed on calf revenue.

Horsemen and women around the U.S. await clarity under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (“Act”). Passed in December 2020, the Act was the most extensive regulatory overhaul of the horse-racing industry since 1978.

The way calves are managed during the backgrounding phase can greatly influence cattle performance down the road.