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Considerations when using self-feeders to finish cattle

Self-feeders exist on almost every cattle feeding operation, but they’re not always utilized properly. Taking these steps will help your self-feeders be as efficient and profitable as possible.
November 29, 2022
Don Cleaver and Heidi Doering-Resch

Regardless of why you utilize them, there are right and wrong ways to manage a self-feeder that can impact the overall health and performance of cattle. Compiling a list of things to consider will help you effectively utilize a self-feeder to reach your end goals.


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Ultrasound technology aids in advancing beef production

Ultrasound has been useful for many years as a tool in pregnancy diagnosis, fetal aging and sexing, and carcass evaluation. New uses are beneficial as well.
September 23, 2022
Heather Smith Thomas

Mostly known for its use in reproductive work – confirming pregnancy, looking at fetal gender, fetal age and ovaries – ultrasound technology has many uses in the beef industry.


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Matching a stock trailer to a cattle operation

Buying a stock trailer shouldn’t be as simple as picking out a nicely colored one. Multiple factors – including terrain, metal, length and number of head hauled – are critical to its productivity. Features such as flooring and ventilation, combined with proper handling and driving practices, will help cement a proper match.
June 24, 2022
Bruce Derksen
For cattle producers, a stock trailer to haul a sick animal to the vet, move pairs to pasture or transport variable cargo is a necessary and basic piece of equipment.
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Drones: The 21st century ranch hand

From forage management to livestock monitoring, today’s ranchers are learning to use drones as tools instead of toys.
June 24, 2022
Heather Smith Thomas
Just a decade ago, drones were a novelty in agriculture. Dr. Humberto Perotto, associate professor at Texas A&M University – Kingsville says the world of drones has exploded in the past five years.
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Best practices for eartag and tattoo equipment and application

Best practices for eartag and tattoo application include using the right tools, choosing the eartag type or tattoo best suited to your operation, and following BQA guidelines for animal and worker safety.
May 11, 2022
Aimee Robinson
Have you ever been pulled over without your ID? If so, it’s likely you know the importance of keeping it on you at all times! Just as it’s important for us, identification is important for cattle, too – for a multitude of reasons.
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5 steps to low-stress cattle handling in your system

Cattle handling skills, equipment and an investment of time and resources pay dividends as cattle are worked through a new or improved facility.
April 28, 2022
Janelle Hulme
Think about a time when you were stressed out. In most examples, and science has proven this, the heightened stress level likely decreased your focus and capability. Animals are negatively impacted by stress, just as people are.
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