Progressive Cattle

Irons in the Fire: A fly in the ointment

December 25, 2023

We’ve got an old circa 1980 786 International tractor that, for all its faults, is, for better or worse, the do-it-all workhorse of the place.

Across the Fence: New business

December 25, 2023

Marci Whitehurst

In a business meeting, you usually have old business and new business. At the beginning of new years, I’m always inclined to look for the “new business.” What’s new this year? What could be new?

Managing the cow herd for fertility in limited feed environments

While cow nutritional needs should always be near the top of producers’ minds, cows that prove resilient in harsh environments are likely to pass that trait to their offspring.

December 25, 2023

Eric J. Scholljegerdes

Every environment has unique opportunities to succeed and overcome production issues. These include feed costs, environmental stressors, health challenges unique to geographical areas and local or regional economic climate. Operational resiliency relies on our ability to address challenges.

Midwest/North: Managing muddy conditions

December 22, 2023

Travis Meteer

The added energy requirement for cattle walking through mud results in less feed going to weight gain and performance.

West: Ensuring calves get their 'kick-start'

December 22, 2023

Tyler O'Donnell

With the new year upon us, many producers across the country are looking toward calving season to bring in the new crop of calves. All your tools need to be organized and ready with everyone responsible for assisting trained on how to use them.

Southeast: What to do when hay supplies are limited

December 22, 2023

Katie Mason

There are important considerations surrounding feeding decisions when hay supplies are limited.

South Central: Considerations for bull-to-cow ratios

December 22, 2023

Jason Banta

Increasing the bull-to-cow ratio would reduce the number of bulls needed, allow for more cows to be bred to the top bulls in an operation and reduce breeding cost per cow.

Colostrum: The ‘superfood’ for calves

Colostrum is packed with antibodies and proteins and includes energy and vitamins necessary for the future health and productivity of the calf, but it must be ingested within 12 hours of birth to be effective.

December 21, 2023

Shannon Williams

Colostrum is the “superfood” for calves, but it isn’t new. It has been around since the first cow calved. It was vitally important then, and it still is today.

CattleCon 2024 heads to Orlando

Education, new tech and equipment await attendees at the NCBA Industry Convention and Trade Show.

December 19, 2023

Carrie Veselka

Producers can expect a wealth of education opportunities and a chance to sample the best the industry has to offer in new and tried-and-true beef technology at the 2024 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show in Orlando, Florida.

Now is the time to conduct a year in review with your herd health veterinarian

Taking the time to visit with your veterinarian about the previous year and develop next year’s herd health plan helps your operation stay prepared and improve herd health overall.

December 15, 2023

Lacey Fahrmeier

It’s really important to make a conscious effort to analyze this past year’s herd health and objectively reflect on what worked and what didn't. Doing so will help guide decisions for an even better year ahead and maximize the success of your operation from an animal health perspective.

Progressive Dairy

Progressive Dairy Canada

PD Canada en Francais