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Nutrition

Rethinking heifer development

04/25/2013 6:00:00 AM

During the recent conference of the Academy of Veterinary Consultants, Trey Patterson, PhD, who is COO of Padlock Ranch Company, Ranchester, Wyoming, outlined the ranch’s systems approach toward developing replacement heifers. ... Full story.

Fresh grass means new calves

03/20/2013 4:40:00 PM

As ol’ man winter releases us from his grip, the pastures will begin to flourish. We’ve had a good fall and winter as far as precipitation is considered and forages are expected to take off quickly once the temperatures warm. ... Full story.

Impacts of nutrition on health of newly received calves

03/05/2013 2:35:00 PM

Most beef producers are well aware that if growing calves don’t eat or don’t have enough to eat that they won’t gain, and won’t make a profit. However, most producers don’t realize that what that calf eats, or doesn’t eat, also has a big impact on the health status of that calf. ... Full story.

Can we have more drought related problems ahead this spring?

02/04/2013 1:25:00 PM

The unique conditions leading into the spring of 2013 may be leading us into even more potential problems. A dry growing season last summer combined with poor forage growth in the fall has left almost no standing forage in many pastures. ... Full story.

Feedlot, beef industry efficiency not the same

01/11/2013 1:45:00 PM

For many years, cheap grain meant almost anything that enhanced grain use and feedlot measures of technical efficiency were consistent with beef industry efficiency. This is no longer true. ... Full story.

Short forage – Big problems

12/03/2012 3:10:00 PM

All across Oklahoma ranchers are looking at short winter pastures, scarce and expensive hay, and high supplement costs. ... Full story.

Graze drought-stressed cornstalks CAREFULLY

09/27/2012 1:50:00 PM

Cornstalk residue is a tremendous resource for fall and winter grazing; however, this year care needs to be taken in grazing drought stressed cornstalks due to the potential of high nitrates in the feed. ... Full story.

BeefTalk: Grass versus corn, TDN cost per unit

08/17/2012 9:20:00 AM

In years past, given the price of feed grains, it was a given to buy grain. If one was short of forage, buy grain. If one was looking to expand, buy grain. If one was thinking of the future, build feed bunks and pens and buy grain. ... Full story.

BeefTalk: Calculating cost per unit is critical

08/10/2012 9:32:48 AM

The world of costs is not really that complicated, but often it is overlooked. Although it is true that feed must be edible, free of digestive problems and compatible with the beef cow, that still leaves a large selection of alternative feedstuffs. ... Full story.

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Ask the expert: Mixing cows from drought-stricken ranches

10/19/2012

We’re buying young cow from drought stricken ranches and moving them to ours. Do we co-mingle or segregate for how long? Full story.

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