https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us wmeteer@gmail.com When drought forces tough decisions or expanding herds find themselves without pasture availability, drylotting beef cows may be an option to consider. When drought forces tough decisions or expanding herds find themselves without pasture availability, drylotting beef cows may be an option to consider.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63422 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63422-midwest-north-tips-for-drylotting-beef-cows wmeteer@gmail.com The University of Illinois beef cattle group has been investigating and producing cattle in alternative housing systems for several years. Research results have consistently shown acceptable cow and calf performance. The University of Illinois beef cattle group has been investigating and producing cattle in alternative housing systems for several years. Research results have consistently shown acceptable cow and calf performance.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58919 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58919-midwest-north-alternative-cow-housing morgyn.isaac@arrowquip.com As the population continues to grow, the demands of consumers and the workload on ranchers and feedlot operations also increase. It is critical now, more than ever, to save time and streamline expenses to keep your operation as efficient as possible. As the population continues to grow, the demands of consumers and the workload on ranchers and feedlot operations also increase. It is critical now, more than ever, to save time and streamline expenses to keep your operation as efficient as possible.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/56138 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:10:59 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/56138-4-ways-to-optimize-efficiency-on-feedlots 56138-hulme-1.jpg With the beef industry facing continuous pressure from environmentalists and heat stress in feedlot cattle incurring great financial losses annually, producers are seeking inventive ways to simultaneously improve animal health and decrease high electricity costs. With the beef industry facing continuous pressure from environmentalists and heat stress in feedlot cattle incurring great financial losses annually, producers are seeking inventive ways to simultaneously improve animal health and decrease high electricity costs.]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/53536 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 22:40:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/53536-solar-panel-shade-for-cattle 72921-james-solar2.jpg Pulling and doctoring sick animals is a chore in and of itself. Not only is it taxing on the people involved, but also the animals. http://www.agproud.com/articles/53563 Sun, 25 Jul 2021 14:00:01 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/53563-hospital-pens-a-facility-design-approach 0821pc-krymowski-1.jpg larry@strobelmfg.com It seems shade for cattle just has to be a good idea – it only stands to reason an animal that is more comfortable will eat better and will see a better rate of gain. http://www.agproud.com/articles/52908 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:00:01 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/52908-whats-shade-got-to-do-with-it 0321PC In an already volatile industry, complete with weather, pest and disease pressures that can take away from a producer’s bottom line, being able to gain a little more control is an opportunity many cattle producers are taking advantage of. In an already volatile industry, complete with weather, pest and disease pressures that can take away from a producer’s bottom line, being able to gain a little more control is an opportunity many cattle producers are taking advantage of.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/53031 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:00:01 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/53031-versatility-on-show-with-confined-cow-calf-facilities 1220pc