Beef Cattle
Imports will be slow at first, based on the need to implement and test new protocols.
Crossbreeding has shown increases in growth rate starting in utero, calf survival rate, immune function, average daily gain and longevity in cows.
Certified Angus Beef annual conference brings producers and allied industry together.
With weaning time, most calves will be taking their first trailer ride, so consider low stress handling techniques to get them started right.
Insights on the economic impact and sustainability of cow-calf operations.
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The concept of fetal programming has been evolving in the beef industry for several decades as more research is done.
America’s beef cattle inventory continues to tighten, pushing market prices to record levels. Under normal conditions, that would lead to anticipation about building herds again. However, this cycle is anything but typical.
Higher prices on bigger volume is testament to the importance of building and maintaining efforts to boost beef demand. The industry’s focus on improved quality and consistency is paying dividends for U.S. producers.
Choice and Select aren’t driving the business — consumers want premium grade cattle
No matter where we are or what we do asking ourselves this question forces us to confront our own internal reality—namely, our attitude.
When making business and life decisions, energy should be spent on something meaningful, useful and productive.
Feed intake is a critical element in determining a cow’s nutrient requirements at different stages of production and to establish appropriate stocking rates.
Registration for classes covering grazing, heifer development, pasture management and profitability available now to producers.
Based on numerous data sets, cattle inventories will continue to tighten, but with mixed signs of stabilization. Expansion and retention patterns will be monitored this fall with confirmation in January 2025’s inventory report.
For the past 40 years, we’ve heard an ongoing less meat equals better health. The pragmatic evidence doesn’t support that claim.
Resources have been created to help livestock producers develop plans for the continuity of business, movement and marketing of livestock, milk and wool in the unfortunate event of a foreign disease outbreak.
Is year-round supplementation the answer for your operation? Calculate the cost, keep records and consult your nutritionist or veterinarian to see if the practice aligns with the end goal of more calves and more pounds at weaning.
The industry’s recent push for larger carcass weights while keeping cow costs at a minimum has brought terminal crossbreeding programs to the forefront.
It’s time to sample, test, inventory and stage harvested hay.
New Officers elected at Strategic Planning Conference Nov. 6-8.
The packing industry is driven by throughput capacity and the utilization of that capacity. Packers compete for cattle to accommodate that capacity just as feedlots compete for feeder cattle.