Beef bull management refresher
05/19/2013 7:55:00 AM
At first glance, the life of the herd bull looks pretty easy. Work 2-3 months of the year and get the rest of the year for rest and relaxation. FULL STORY »

Look back at calving season and start to make improvements now
05/13/2013 1:27:19 PM
Only 1 to 2 months ago the spring calving cows were calving, the temperatures were colder and the calving pastures were covered with muck and manure. FULL STORY »

Cow-calf corner: Realistic AI expectations
05/04/2013 6:55:00 AM
Glenn Selk helps producers set realistic expectations for artificial insemination success rates. FULL STORY »

BeefTalk: Watch the bulls because they don't get a day off
05/03/2013 10:51:20 AM
Although spring seems to be taking a long time getting here, once it does, time will fly. In the rush, don't forget to keep an eye on the bulls. FULL STORY »

How technology is impacting the beef industry
05/01/2013 12:48:12 PM
Jack Holden, owner of Holden Herefords, Valier, Montana, discussed the tremendous impact technology is having on the beef industry. FULL STORY »

Why do the heifers get to decide who breeds the cows?
04/25/2013 1:20:19 PM
Late April is a busy and exciting time of year for the typical cow-calf producer. Winter has given way to spring as temperatures slowly rise and grass begins to green up and grow. FULL STORY »

Simplified selection
04/23/2013 12:45:00 PM
The dollar-beef ($B) index helps cattlemen select for cattle that perform and grade. Megan Rolf, Oklahoma State University animal scientist, discusses how to use such selection indexes effectively. FULL STORY »

Small producers should manage bulls during breeding
04/02/2013 2:30:00 PM
By the beginning of April, most cow-calf producers in the Southern Great Plains are a few weeks away from the start of the breeding season and are wrap­ping up routine preparation of bulls before turn-out. FULL STORY »

Bull buyers select for profitability traits
03/29/2013 2:02:20 PM
As bull buying season begins, beef cow-calf producers are encouraged to prioritize profitability traits. Identifying bulls with well-balanced traits that meet the priorities of a particular operation is critical. FULL STORY »

As AI technology improves, so do cattle
03/26/2013 10:20:00 AM
Cliff Lamb, of the University of Florida, and Willie Altenburg, of Genex Cooperative, talk about the advantages of artificial insemination (AI) and fixed-time breeding protocols. FULL STORY »

Developing a prebreeding plan for reproductive success
03/20/2013 11:05:54 AM
Many producers in Wisconsin are in the midst of or finishing up their calving season and preparing for breeding. FULL STORY »

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