06/03/2009 09:55AM
Many bulls have been placed with spring-calving cows in Virginia in the last few days or weeks. How successful these bulls are in getting cows pregnant will determine to a large extent the profitability of these cow-calf operations. Beef producers will do well to invest some time to increase
10/06/2008 08:05AM
About 60 miles southwest of Alaska’s Kodiak Island, a small, flat landmass rises out of the Pacific Ocean.
Treeless, desolate, and cold, the low-lying Chirikof Island is at the mercy of wind and waves. Its harsh climate has discouraged human settlement, but Chirikof—named for the Russian explorer
09/29/2008 04:43PM
Proper feeding during cold weather is an important management consideration in the prairies. Severe weather during the winter months can make previously “balanced rations” unsuitable for the nutritional needs of the cattle. This can lead to weight loss and reduced performance. Animals exposed to cold
09/03/2008 10:52PM
Stocker Cattle: Sericea Lespedeza Control Time Is NowThis has been a good year for grasslands in most of the eastern half of Kansas. But grasses and beneficial forbs aren't the only plants that have benefited from the favorable conditions. "Sericea lespedeza plants are starting to bloom across Kansas
08/21/2008 02:03PM
Cow Calf: The Importance Of The Breeding Soundness Exam
Cattle producers should seriously consider getting a breeding soundness exam (BSE). Before you jump to conclusions, let me explain! The examination is conducted on bulls prior to the breeding season to assess their reliability and capability
04/21/2008 08:35AM
STILLWATER, Okla. – Using bulls as yearlings is an excellent way to get an additional year of use from bulls, reducing the per-cow bull depreciation cost.
Kent Barnes, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service area livestock specialist, said there are several management tips that cattle producers can
04/17/2008 08:33AM
In the 2007 National Market Cow and Bull Beef Quality Audit, cattle surveyed were trucked an average of nine hours and 409 miles. Less than one percent of the audited cattle traveled more than 28 hours. Compared to previous audits, cattle that were injured and could not walk were virtually eliminated
03/17/2008 04:58PM
Calf mortality at calving time is reduced significantly with frequent checking of the herd. This supervision is becoming more important with the increasing number of calves with larger birth weights. Therefore it is important to try to calve during the daytime hours when supervision and assistance is
02/28/2008 09:21AM
With the steady increase in input costs for cow-calf operations, beef producers will look to save money and cut costs in multiple fashions. One area often targeted for cost-cutting measures is money spent on bulls. Often producers focus on the initial cost of a sire, and realize “sticker