Items Tagged with 'feedlot placements'
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The rise in quality beef-on-dairy calves for the feeder sector has created stiffer competition for native beef cattle. Accessing all available tools will help beef producers stand out in this new market environment.
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Cattle on Feed report shows high February placements
There was a 10% increase in February feedlot placements from 2023 to 1.89 million head, representing the most February placements since at least 1996.
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Warts causing lameness in beef cattle
Much is still unknown about causes and treatments of digital dermatitis, but working with your veterinarian to develop a game plan for its control will pay dividends in your herd.
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CattleFax: Tighter cattle supplies heading into 2024
Continuing herd liquidation, tight fed cattle supplies and low heifer retention will create a shift in the markets toward the end of 2024.
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Changing cattle markets lead to changing cattle performance
Performance metrics such as feed efficiency and cost of gain have informed cattle feeders’ decision-making for years. However, understanding how these metrics apply at different stages of feeding and how packers value them can increase an operation’s profitability even further.
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CattleFax: Despite challenges, beef production remains profitable
High demand and market volatility mean more risk for producers, but also more opportunities.
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Microbial marvels: Probiotic guardians of cattle health
Feeding a good probiotic blend in the feedlot leads to healthier animals, lower mortality rates and, ultimately, higher profitability.
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