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Keeping calves gaining after weaning

To keep calves on a positive growth trajectory during the high-stress days post-weaning, producers need to closely monitor factors – such as water and feed intake and mineral availability.
March 21, 2023
Chris Zellmer

As we approach the season for weaning calves and introducing new cattle to feedlots, it's crucial to address the issue of stress, which can greatly affect their performance. The actions taken during this period can have a significant impact on the calves’ well-being and performance.


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Feeding for rebreeding: The grass isn’t always greener

Seeing lush, green grass in the spring is always exciting, but producers should get their forage tested to make sure it’s providing the proper nutrition to enhance their cows’ reproductive efficiency.
March 9, 2023
Chris Cassady

Spring turnout is right around the corner, and after a year of drought, it’s no surprise producers are hopeful for a better outlook in 2023. But, even though the grass is literally greener on the other side of the fence, producers need to be aware of some nutritional implications when transitioning to this higher-quality stand.


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Is cottonseed going to make my bulls infertile?

In some corners of the industry, whole cottonseed as a feedstuff has a bad reputation for negatively affecting bull fertility due to its abundance of gossypol. But research has proven that, when utilized at recommended rates, this is not the case.
March 1, 2023
Lawton Stewart, Lee Jones, and Dylan Davis

As the winter is winding down, many producers are getting ready to turn out bulls. Often, the supplement used for the cow herd contains whole cottonseed, and this prompts questions such as, “Can I feed whole cottonseed to my bulls?” and, “Will it make them infertile?” Our answer to this question is always, “Absolutely not, if you stay within the recommended feeding levels."


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Precision animal management: What is it and how can it help you?

Thanks to new technologies, producers can manage cattle more precisely and efficiently. Learn how to apply precision animal management practices on your operation.
February 28, 2023
Ali Luety

Expanding working facilities. Switching to a feeding software. Building another sorting pen. Adding calving pens. We all have something we wish we did sooner. Once we finally got around to it, we wonder, “Why the heck did I wait so long?”


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Uncovering the value of fecal starch

With cost of gain continuing to rise, performing a fecal starch analysis can give producers a deeper look at how efficiently their cattle are utilizing feed starch.
February 28, 2023
Katie Raver

Most of us have had an X-ray, CT scan or MRI at some point in our lives. This type of imaging allows the medical professional in-depth insights on what may be causing an ailment or pain we feel.


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Proper stocking rate as a drought resiliency tool

Once a ranch determines the feed requirements of its cows and the carrying capacity of its land, drought becomes a much more manageable challenge to navigate.
February 24, 2023
Eric Bailey

Drought has affected large swaths of the U.S. in recent years. Do we need to consider drought moving forward when making decisions about carrying capacity on farms and ranches? 


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Minerals: A puzzling part of the foundation in grazing cattle systems

It’s important for cattle producers to consider factors such as source and bioavailability when purchasing mineral supplements and delivering them to their animals.
February 23, 2023
Brian Fieser

Forage is the foundation for grazing beef cattle diets. Unfortunately, the perfect forage simply doesn’t exist, even with ideal growing conditions.


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To creep or not to creep? That is the question

Creep feeding can improve producers’ bottom lines by increasing weaning weights, lowering stress levels at weaning time and strengthening calves’ immune systems.
February 22, 2023
Craig Belknap

Beef producers continually search for ways to improve their operations and bottom lines. One tool worthy of consideration is creep feeding calves.


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Why the change in nutrition plans after calving?

It can be difficult to keep track of different cattle’s nutritional needs at different times. But making sure your cows and heifers are properly fed will result in more efficient mothers and healthier calves.
February 13, 2023
Sawyer Fonnesbeck

At this point in the year, beef producers have eliminated a good portion of those winter haystacks and are hoping green spring grass is in the future.


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Organic trace minerals’ impact on reproductive efficiency and fetal programming

Proper nutrition through all stages of gestation is vital not only for the dam but for the developing calf. Knowing the when and how of utilizing trace minerals will give your calves the head start they need in life.
February 10, 2023
Laurentia Van Rensburg

Building a strong foundation in the cow herd, heifer development or purebred program starts with genetics but can also be affected by management and nutrition.


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