Articles by Gilda V. Bryant
Learn about the health component of vaccines, dewormers and diets used in preconditioning calves. Value-added plans are available at many feedyards, sale barns, auctions, drug companies, breed associations and state programs.
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The strategic management of anaplasmosis
Anaplasmosis, a disease spread by ticks and biting horseflies, has been historically seen in the southeastern U.S. Concerned experts report this infection is expanding to more states. Learn what the specialists say about the causes, symptoms and treatment for this noninfectious disease.
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Monensin improves efficiency, reduces feed intake during drought
Monensin is an antibiotic that has been successfully used in the feeder cattle sector since 1975. It also improves efficiency and health in cow-calf herds while reducing feed intake, which can be critical during drought conditions.
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Maximizing profits with smaller cows
Ideally, a profitable cow weans a calf that is 50% of her mature weight, which isn’t always feasible with heavier cows. Learn how frame scores, body condition and genetics can lead to greater profitability.
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Running stockers as a drought strategy
Stocker cattle can give cow-calf producers the ultimate flexibility for grazing and forage resource management. However, there are associated risks and critical skills producers need to learn to be successful.
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Preventing data losses on your operation
There is significant value in keeping ranch records, and losing critical information can be devastating. It is important producers have a routine for backing up information and are diligent in doing so.
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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.
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The horse market explosion
The ranch horse market is exploding in population and prices paid by buyers. Cattle operations can sell horses as additional income, but it takes skill sets such as managerial accounting and marketing to be successful.
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