BeefTalk
BeefTalk: Now is the season of bull buyers and sellers
The bull-buying season certainly is here, and I hope those who need some good replacement bulls are busy shopping. Like a good ice pond with way too many ice houses loaded with fishermen, who gets the fish (in this case, the bull) takes luck and good planning.
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BeefTalk: Buy bulls based on data not pictures
There certainly is no shortage of bull pictures. We enjoy pictures, but we also should enjoy data.
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BeefTalk: An evolving beef industry
The beef industry is evolving, and so are beef cattle. This is the time of year when producers buy bulls, and every bull that is turned out to cows contributes to the evolving beef industry.
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BeefTalk: All I want for next year is 2 new bulls
No one denies the cost of keeping a bull, so why not make sure you are putting the costs into good bulls and not marginal bulls?
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BeefTalk: No need for wild cattle
During encounters among humans and cattle, the odds of a human winning against wild or ornery cattle that dislike humans are slim to none.
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BeefTalk: Know your herd’s calving distribution
Although most cows are with calf, reviewing cow herd reproduction dates is important. Typically, 85 percent or more of all cows should be calved within 42 days of the calving season.
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BeefTalk: Cows are bred well
The fall cow shuffle is close to being over. Cold weather, frozen water and the absence of feed tells one it is time for a change.
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BeefTalk: Marketing calves - Let buyers know they are yours
All calves compete with each other, so a unique market identification is critical, just like the fancy jersey of your favorite sports team or beverage label.
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BeefTalk: Pregnancy evaluation is a key management tool
Next year's planning is under way. Everything is upbeat, and the cows and bulls even get a blue ribbon.
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BeefTalk: Color-coded data or something else?
What association are you using to manage the genes in your cow-calf system? Where do we start as we come to understand the modern world of genetics?
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BeefTalk: Bigger is not always better
Perhaps the beef business is not unique. However, each year, when the students gather to study beef production, they are geared to determine what is right.
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