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A good start leads to a healthy, strong finish

September 26, 2022
Craig Belknap

It’s that time of year when many producers will begin weaning calves, and new cattle will be entering stocker and feedlot operations. During this stretch, stress is the number one issue that will influence health and performance.


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Knowing your numbers is a must

Mismanagement of resources is rarely the intention – but is often the outcome of operating with too little information. Producers who fully understand terms such as percent-weaned calf crop, calving interval and forage utilization set themselves up for success.
September 23, 2022
Russell Carrell

Raising cattle is a romanticized industry. As entertaining as shows such as Yellowstone can be, beef production remains a business that depends on sustainable management of natural, monetary and human resources.


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Combat weaning stress with a new tool for ranchers

An innovative product used by dairy producers is now available to beef operators. Research suggests calves treated with maternal bovine appeasement substance have reduced anxiety during weaning – helping calves fight disease, gain weight and avoid injuries.
September 22, 2022
Gilda V. Bryant

A new tool for ranchers could be a game-changer when preconditioning calves.


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Managing nutrition and stress in newly weaned calves

Cattle can encounter a lot of stressors from weaning to slaughter and consequently, a loss in performance. Producers can minimize these losses by spreading out stressful events and using recommended feeding strategies and rations.
August 30, 2022
Levi McPhillips

Fall is a busy time in the cattle business. For the rancher and cow-calf producer, it is the time to reap the fruits of our labor.


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Stockers: Prepping calves for transition to the feedlot

A well-timed vaccination protocol, a period of backgrounding and low-stress transportation practices can improve calf health and profitability.
August 30, 2022
Tony Hawkins

Fall is officially here, and that means it is time to pull your stockers off pasture. But before you load them up for sale, there are a few practices to consider that will improve the health and profitability of your calves.


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Protect ranch dogs from parasites

Taking preventative measures can keep working dogs healthy and active as they fulfill their roles on the ranch.
August 25, 2022
Tony Hawkins

Your trusty ranch dog – always by your side and often your only companion for long hours at a time. Besides the friendship and loyalty these dogs give, they also have important jobs to do: protection, varmint control and herding.


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Midwest/North: Strategies to make weaning less stressful

August 25, 2022
Travis Meteer

Weaning is arguably the most stressful event in a calf’s life. Stress at weaning can inhibit immune response, trigger health problems and shut off gains. Fortunately, cattle producers who understand stressing events can identify potential stressors and manage for a successful transition at weaning.


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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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6 factors to determine if an animal is fit for transport

April 27, 2022
Julia Herman
Cattle health is closely monitored in each sector of the beef and dairy industries, and continuous improvement is expected from within and outside of the industries. Fitness for transport is an important concept that applies to all cattle stages, from calves to feeders to cull cows and bulls.
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Set your sights early for weaning calves

Pre-planning for weaning includes getting cattle into an area where you can ride or walk through them and get calves used to people before you wean.
April 25, 2022
Heather Smith Thomas
Sometimes weaning early can be beneficial, but for success you need to plan ahead and be set up to do it properly.
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