Harsh weather conditions, disease and other natural causes can inevitably take a deadly toll on cattle.

The 2011 drought took a severe toll on much of the pastures in Texas, Oklahoma and neighboring states. When hay prices get as high as they were in the spring and summer, you may consider what type of hay feeder to use and how you can save money.

For many years, producers have heard that tightening up your calving season can be beneficial. University research centers have also stressed that a tighter calving season improves efficiency on the operation.

Reproductive technology presence in the beef industry is low because of time, labor, cost and lack of facilities.

As hot as 2011 was for much of the cattle industry, the harsh conditions of winter can be yet another threat to the bottom line.

A new synthetic zeolite feed additive that binds to calcium in dry cow feed and helps prevent milk fever is grabbing attention in Canada.