Cow-Calf
Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists Drs. Gary Williams and Rodolfo Cardoso have led extensive studies examining puberty traits in beef cattle.
Late fall is a good time to start evaluating the disease status in cattle.
The internet has fallen in love with Lil’ Bill, a 7.9-lb. premature calf under the care of the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine (MSU-CVM).
Veterinarians and producers generally recognize that control of internal parasites is critical and cost-effective, particularly in calves and replacement heifers. In the mature cow herd, however, where the effects of pa
Prediction tool from UNL provides a starting point for evaluating whether to buy, sell or trade replacement cows.
Fourth generation rancher begins her term as the first woman president of the MSGA since its inception in 1884.
Rather than focusing breeding goals on being heavily terminal or primarily maternal, sexed semen allows commercial herds of all sizes to “take both roads.”
Crossbreeding has shown increases in growth rate starting in utero, calf survival rate, immune function, average daily gain and longevity in cows.
There are challenges, no doubt, but 59% of producers plan to add a family member to their operation and 51% indicate they will increase their herd size in the next five years.
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.
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.
Shaw Cattle Co. celebrates a fresh calf crop in Caldwell, Idaho.
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.
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.