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WEBMay 25, 2021 · Market news. Beef demand needs to hold tight to prevent further price declines. Sep 17, 2024. Changing weather patterns call for a change in deworming habits. Application timing can make all the difference in how your pour-on combats lice. The source for beef production, management and market news.
The Rules Of Yearling Bull Management - Beef Magazine
WEBMar 19, 2010 · When it comes to buying bulls, a diligent amount of time spent studying performance data, EPDs, pedigrees and other pertinent info is warranted as sire selection is the most important tool for making genetic progress in the herd. Of equal importance, however, is the care and management of the newly acquired bull, says Scott P. Greiner, Virginia Tech Extension animal scientist.
Feed Composition Tables: How to use the 2017 data to mix the …
WEBCompiled by R.L. Preston, Ph.D. Nutrition research spanning more than 125 years has defined the nutrients required by animals. Using this information, diets can be formulated from feeds and ingredients to meet these requirements, with the expectation that animals will not only remain healthy, but also will be productive and efficient.
Yes, profitable ranching is possible. Here’s how - Beef Magazine
WEBSep 7, 2017 · Even though good economists and Extension educators have told me that few or none of the ranches in America with 100 cows or less are profitable, I want to tell you that ANY ranch, regardless of how many cows you have, can be. Let’s examine some of the fundamentals of profitable ranching. There are four areas that we must manage: Production.
Feed Composition Tables: Discover the nutritional values of 280 ...
WEBMar 9, 2015 · Minerals: Values are shown for only certain minerals. Ash is the total mineral content of a feed. Calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) are important minerals to consider in most feeding situations. Potassium (K) is more important as the concentrate level increases, and when NPN is substituted for intact protein in the diet.
The Calving Process – Understanding the Three Stages - Beef …
WEBJan 11, 2022 · Parturition, or the birthing process, has three stages. Understanding the stages is critical in order to know when/if we need to provide assistance during calving season to increase the likelihood a live calf is born alive and off to a good start. Stage 1: Dilation of the Cervix. The may take hours or days to complete and can easily go unnoticed.
What's The Best Time To Castrate Calves? Earlier The Better - Beef …
WEBJul 4, 2014 · Earlier The Better. The key to effective and minimally painful castration is to do it early in life. Here’s a rundown on timing, tools and techniques. While there are several ways to castrate calves and bulls, it’s less stressful to do all of them when calves are young. Randall Raymond, Simplot Livestock’s director of research and ...
Fact Sheet: Poisonous Plants For Cattle - Beef Magazine
WEBMay 15, 2019 · Death camas. Nightshades. Poison hemlock. Water hemlock. Larkspurs (tall and low) For more information about poisonous plants, visit these BEEF articles: Related: Poisonous plants that can kill cattle. Don't Poison Your Cattle By Grazing Poisonous Plants. Watch For Poisonous Plants During Drought.
How To Prevent & Treat Pinkeye In Cattle - Beef Magazine
WEBApr 1, 2010 · In most situations, the first step in gaining control of pinkeye is to control the flies. There are several options for fly control, including fly tags, pour-ons, sprays, dust bags and back rubbers. Fly tags perform best when administered at the proper time. Unfortunately, this usually means cattle must be brought in for the sole purpose of ...
Profit Per Cow, Or Per Acre? - Beef Magazine
WEBJul 25, 2012 · To ranch successfully, three profit driving ratios – cows per person, acres per cow and fed vs. grazed feed need to be kept in mind. In addition, “revenue per acre” needs to be considered. As livestock producers we often focus on productivity per cow. But that focus, along with intensive selection for growth, hasn’t done much to improve ...
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