With the drought of 2012, beef cow numbers in the U.S. dipped to their lowest since the 1980s. Fewer mama cows meant fewer calves produced.

Recently, renewed interest has been expressed regarding finding efficient beef cattle to fit a rangeland environment.

Cow nutrition during pre-calving and the 100 days post-calving is the single-most important factor in producing a healthy calf.

At its core, the beef cattle industry is tasked with one thing: producing pounds of beef. And while this sounds overly simplistic, we have to remember: The growth, improvement and profitability of the cattle industry depends on producing a quality food product as efficiently as possible.

We’ve heard it repeatedly: The average age of the rancher is 68. Certainly, there is a necessary focus on encouraging younger generations in agriculture. However, did you ever stop to think about what else this statement means?

It doesn’t make much difference how fast a horse can run if the jockey doesn’t cross the finish line with him. Annie is a jockey and horse trainer of good reputation. She passed along this story about a horse we’ll call Tango Sed.

Calving season is rapidly approaching, so it is time to assess cow body condition and nutrient status and make adjustments if necessary before the onset of lactation.

Merck announced on Dec. 14 that it will be acquiring privately held company Antelliq – the corporate brand for Allflex. Antelliq will be a wholly owned and separately operated subsidiary within the Merck Animal Health Division.

Introducing SenseTime remote monitoring system to beef industry