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Developing heifers to fit their production environment

September 27, 2021

Erin M. Laborie

As producers begin selecting replacement heifers, a commonly asked question is, “What is the best method for developing heifers?”

Nutrition for pregnant cows during drought challenges

September 27, 2021

Heather Smith Thomas

Nutrient requirements in early gestation aren’t much greater than maintenance requirements (unless the cow is lactating), but as the fetus grows, the cow’s nutrient needs increase.

Get your cows ready for winter and calving

September 27, 2021

Craig Belknap

Chilly mornings and brisk weather mean one thing. Winter is coming. The struggles that come with winter include increased feed inputs and gearing up for calving season.

How can cattlemen combat higher feed costs? Feed their potential

June 24, 2021

Craig Belknap

High corn prices, byproduct costs and other feed expenses can create challenges for cattle feeders and the beef industry.

Preparing cows for breeding season during early spring forage

April 23, 2021

Joslyn Beard and Travis Mulliniks

As calving season runs for many spring-calving herds across the U.S., keep in mind that a successful breeding season starts with nutritional management decisions made months ahead of bull turnout.

How much can nutrition spending reduce repro and health costs?

April 23, 2021

Stephen B. Blezinger

Most producers recognize that anything done on the farm or ranch comes with a cost. This is true with the cow herd for critical functions such as reproduction and health. Common costs include the purchase of bulls or A.I. supplies for breeding.

Maximizing profits in cull cows

April 23, 2021

Mark Corrigan

The short-term feeding of grain-based diets to cull cows can represent an opportunity for both cow-calf producers and finishing operations.

How profitable are your supplemental feeding decisions?

April 23, 2021

Justin Benavidez

Make sure you get more than you spend. This seems like an incredibly basic principle – and, in fact, it is. Stated in a different way, it is also one of the foundational principles of profit maximization in economic theory.

Measuring feed efficiency with RFI aids genetic selection

April 23, 2021

Heather Smith Thomas

Feed efficiency is highly heritable and can be measured with residual feed intake (RFI). Dr. Randall Raymond, director of research and veterinary services at Simplot Livestock, says most breeders want to make cattle more efficient using less inputs.

Troubleshooting poor gains in stockers

March 24, 2021

Gilda V. Bryant

Weight gain in stockers on native pasture is not always a given. Producers may have expected 2 pounds per day gain on calves, only to get 1.4 pounds per day, which is far more common.

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Developing heifers to fit their production environment

Nutrition for pregnant cows during drought challenges

Get your cows ready for winter and calving

How can cattlemen combat higher feed costs? Feed their potential

Preparing cows for breeding season during early spring forage

How much can nutrition spending reduce repro and health costs?

Maximizing profits in cull cows

How profitable are your supplemental feeding decisions?

Measuring feed efficiency with RFI aids genetic selection

Troubleshooting poor gains in stockers

Can stress-suppressing pheromones fit into BQA best practices?

A closer look: Reading the mineral tag

New World screwworm confirmed in southern Texas

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