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Midwest/North: Tips for drylotting beef cows

May 21, 2026
Travis Meteer

When drought forces tough decisions or expanding herds find themselves without pasture availability, drylotting beef cows may be an option to consider.


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Midwest/North: Alternative cow housing

January 24, 2024
Travis Meteer

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.


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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.


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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.
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A pen rider

Hospital pens: A facility design approach

July 25, 2021
Jaclyn De Candio
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.
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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.
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The Hamilitons cow-calf building

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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