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4 ways to optimize efficiency on feedlots

Consistently reevaluating equipment, feed systems, and cattle condition and stress levels is key to maintaining efficiency on a feedlot.

September 29, 2022

Janelle Hulme and Morgyn Isaac

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.

Solar panel shade for cattle

July 29, 2021

Kate James

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.

Hospital pens: A facility design approach

July 25, 2021

Jaclyn Krymowski

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.

What’s shade got to do with it?

February 24, 2021

Larry Myers

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.

Versatility on show with confined cow-calf facilities

November 25, 2020

Laura Handke

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.

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4 ways to optimize efficiency on feedlots

Solar panel shade for cattle

Hospital pens: A facility design approach

What’s shade got to do with it?

Versatility on show with confined cow-calf facilities

Take the bite out of horn flies with fly control mineral

New WOTUS rule goes into effect across most of country

Soil health: Principles before practices

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