Cattle Management
Rotavirus is a common enteric pathogen resulting in dangerous dehydration due to its effect on the intestinal lining. Treatment should focus on correcting the loss of fluids and electrolytes, while effective prevention measures include biosecurity and vaccination protocols.
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Implanting before the feedyard and why it pays
Several misconceptions about the feedlot performance of implanted cattle exist. However, animals that have received growth implants prior to entering the feedlot consistently outperform those that haven’t.
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Opportunities and obstacles for Brahman steers on pasture and in feedlot
Feedyards often shy away from taking on Brahman steers, but they can be a profitable option for feeders who do their due diligence to prepare for these unique cattle.
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Feedlot efficiency and safety: Prioritizing cattle welfare and operational excellence
Cattle handlers should emphasize safety, efficiency and receiving protocols to ensure success in the feedlot.
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Manage the whole system to stay ahead of BRD outbreaks
High calf prices may compel stockers and feedlots to buy riskier, BRD-prone cattle. Proper management and on-arrival practices reduce health risks and promote successful feeding programs.
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Planning: The key to backgrounding on grass
When carefully considered, backgrounding calves to different weights can offer a path to more profitability for cow-calf producers as they market their calves at less conventional times.
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Mitigating shipping stress in calves
Animal stress is inevitable, especially come shipping time. But there are steps producers can take to manage stress, reduce shrink and improve profitability and animal welfare.
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Do heifers have more potential value than steers?
For cow-calf producers who understand and leverage a heifer’s value potential, steers are great for providing income, but heifers can be used to generate wealth.
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Data truly affecting a feedlot’s profit margins
When feedlot operators collect data with specific goals in mind, rather than for the sake of more data, they will see their cattle’s health, performance and carcass characteristics improve and profit margins grow.
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Managing for carcass quality
Improving our understanding of how different feeds impact fat deposition in cattle at different stages of their lives will lead to higher-quality carcasses and better producer profitability.
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