High reproductive rates are critical for the success of cow-calf operations. Weaned calf percentage is the most important measurement when evaluating reproductive performance in the cow herd.

Annual ryegrass is a high-quality, cool-season forage grown widely in the southeast U.S. Desirable forage yield and nutritive value characteristics make it a key component of forage systems for beef cattle for grazing, hay or baleage production.

As many cow herds are gearing up for breeding season, you may find yourself in a situation where you’re still waiting for late-bred females to calve.

Pairs are venturing out for summer grazing, so for many in the West it’s time to put on the farming hat and complete some grazing land management practices.

Unfortunately, part of the cow-calf business is that animals sometimes die. Sometimes these deaths are the result of natural causes, and other times they are the result of an infectious disease, a nutritional issue or something else.

With each passing day, we continue carrying out seasonal management tasks in order to be ready for spring turn out. By now, many have either already begun or are getting ready for spring processing of pairs.

When it comes to vaccine management, it is critical to store, handle and administer vaccines properly to maximize their chance to work and stimulate an immune response for the animal.

A vaccination program is only as good as the techniques utilized when handling and administering the products. Consider these chuteside management practices to ensure pre-breeding vaccinations are effective.

Many beef cattle producers graze winter annuals, but are they utilized in the most optimal way? Instead of unrestricted access to forage, limit grazing is a strategy which can be used to help provide short-term access to a high-quality forage crop and extend the use of other conserved forage resources being used on the farm.