Roughly four years ago, the feeders and packers were facing unusually high instances of non-ambulatory fat cattle. The culprit? Zilmax.

Regardless of where the markets are at, considering the economic impact of incorporating a creep feed into your management might be the difference between getting ahead and leaving money on the table.

A land of good cattle, good grass and good people—what few people there are As the 46th least-populated state in the U.S., South Dakota is prime country for agriculture.

Spring showers bring flowers and a breeding season for most beef cattle producers across the U.S. Whether it is the sole season or the first of two, making sure the males responsible for 50 percent of a herd’s genetics are prepared for the mating marathons ahead of them is not something that should be overlooked.

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is no light topic for anyone involved in U.S. beef production, with good reason. Economic analysts estimate an FMD outbreak stateside to cost the industry billions of dollars in a 12-month time span in the event of a crisis.

Regardless of the affiliated production phase, cattlemen nationwide will feel the financial stress of low cattle markets. 

It is no secret that handling cattle can be stressful for both bovine and humans alike. When considering ways to incorporate key infrastructure systems aimed at reducing stress during handling, flooring is almost always on the list of things to think about for producers.

Smartphones are on the rise both for business and personal use. Two new technologies are now available for producers that can be used with the swipe of a finger, each developed with the goal of making management just a little bit simpler.

Implants have shown to increase weight gain more efficiently than any other management practice across various growing phases, including nursing calves, stockers and finishing feeder operations.

For most producers, spring parasite management is always at the top of the “to-do” list. Parasites are at their prime when the weather starts warming up and, as such, producers nationwide take steps to minimize associated performance losses.