OSU: Cow-Calf Corner
on November 15, 2018
at 10:17 am
Glenn Selk explains the importance of maintaining cattle body condition scores between breeding seasons Source: Oklahoma State University
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Quality in the Cow Herd
on November 8, 2018
at 10:31 am
Justin Sexten, Ph.D., Director, CAB Supply Development Market cows often represent 15% to 25% of the herd’s gross income. When you think of a “quality” cow herd, I suspect you see easy-fleshing cows with 500- to 600-pound (lb.) calves, each […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
BIF to Host Genetic Predication Workshop
on November 8, 2018
at 8:30 am
Posted In: Beef Improvement Federation, Cattle, Cattle Breeding, Genetics, Genomics, Ranch Management
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) will host a Genetic Prediction Workshop in Kansas City, Missouri, Dec. 5-6, 2018, at the Holiday Inn KCI Airport and KCI Expo Center, 11728 NW Ambassador Drive. The conference is designed to give academics, allied […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), more commonly known as drones, have become increasingly common throughout society. Drones are not new to the agricultural world and have been employed primarily in the crop sector for several years. These have primarily been relatively […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Fall is the Time to Control Lice…Or is it?
on November 1, 2018
at 7:55 am
W. Mark Hilton, DVM, PAS, DABVP, clinical professor emeritus, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine Fall is the time of year we think about lice control in much of the country, but is that the correct timing? More and more […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Limit Feeding Cows Corn as an Alternative to Hay
on November 1, 2018
at 7:48 am
Erin Laborie, Nebraska Extension Educator While hay is often used to feed cows through the winter, current prices make corn a competitive option to feeding hay. Photo credit Troy Walz. Feed costs make up the largest expense in a cow-calf […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Preg Check Your Cows . . . Please!
on October 26, 2018
at 8:43 am
Dr. Les Anderson, Beef Extension Specialist, University of Kentucky It’s weaning time and I hope most of you are planning your herd “preg check”. If you have not incorporated this management practice in the past, please do so this […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Grazing Concerns After a Light Frost
on October 24, 2018
at 9:33 am
Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist Some of northwestern Oklahoma and the panhandle have already experienced a frost or freeze from the last cold front However the rest of the state has yet to experience the first […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Cow-Calf Corner – Cull Cow Grading
on October 17, 2018
at 7:00 am
In Cow-Calf Corner, Glenn Selk has body condition advice for cattle producers planning to market cows in the near future. Source: Oklahoma State University
Cow-Calf Corner – Selecting Cattle to Cull
on October 16, 2018
at 9:37 am
In Cow-Calf Corner, Glenn Selk has advice for deciding which cows to cull. Source: Oklahoma State University
Forage Test Your Hay
on October 16, 2018
at 9:25 am
Dr. Gary Bates, Director UT Beef and Forage Center We have had a pretty good forage year, but the excess rain in the spring caused many producers to be a little late on the hay cutting. There were some people […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Despite a Hay Making Season to Forget, Options Remain!
on October 10, 2018
at 11:31 am
Posted In: Cattle, Cattle Feeding, Corn, Cow-Calf, Crop Production, Feed Stuffs, Forage, Land, Ranch Management
Stan Smith, OSU Extension PA, Fairfield County (originally published in The Ohio Farmer on-line) I know I’ve shared this story before, but considering the weather most of Ohio experienced, it’s appropriate to tell it again. Dad was a mechanic […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Having the right team is critical to the success of the cattle operation. By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension A major challenge to beef production today is finding the right labor force with training, knowledge and common sense. Factors […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Which Cows to Cull
on October 5, 2018
at 7:00 am
Michelle Arnold, DVM (Ruminant Extension Veterinarian, UKVDL) Bad hooves or claws are an example of structural problems that adversely affect performance. Which cows in your herd are consistently making you money? Every year, the cow-calf producer needs to critically evaluate […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Fall Baleage Production
on October 4, 2018
at 8:19 am
Jessica A. Williamson, Ph.D., Penn State Extension Forage Specialist Wrapping wet bales for baleage is a viable alternative for harvesting forages in the late summer and fall. Photo by Jessica Williamson, Penn State University Wrapping wet bales for baleage […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Real Cost of Limiting Nutrients
on October 4, 2018
at 8:11 am
Dr. Les Anderson, Beef Extension Specialists, University of Kentucky Fall is rapidly approaching and all cow-calf producers need to access the body condition score (BCS) of their herd. Spring-calving cows are nearing weaning time and the fall is the most […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Cornstalks for Cow Feed is a No-brainer
on October 2, 2018
at 10:32 am
Posted In: Business, Cattle, Cattle Feeding, Corn, Cow-Calf, Crop Production, Feed Stuffs, Forage, Ranch Management
Posted by Travis Meteer The best way to utilize cornstalks is to graze them. Cattle graze selectively, looking for the more palatable feedstuffs. The more palatable parts of the plant are also more nutritious. Cattle first eat the remaining corn […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
BeefTalk: Add Value to Market Cows and Bulls
on October 1, 2018
at 9:48 am
The value of beef ultimately determines the long-term stability of the cattle operation. By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Preparing market cows and bulls is a timeless function of beef operations. Individual producer goals determine how many cows will […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Antibiotic Stewardship: Product Handling
on October 1, 2018
at 9:44 am
Posted In: Animal Health, Calf Health, Cattle, Cattle Stewardship, Ranch Management, Vaccinations, Weaning
2018 Animal Care Wednesday Webinars Husbandry Practices in the Spotlight Written collaboratively by Heidi Carroll and Rob Eirich (Nebraska Extension). Animal health product handling and storage was the topic for the September 5th Animal Care Wednesday Webinar. Rob Eirich, Nebraska […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Young Stockmen Make Beef, Dairy Stops On Tour
on September 28, 2018
at 7:00 am
(TOPEKA) – The 2018 Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) Young Stockmen’s Academy (YSA) gathered September 17-19 for their third tour of the year. Young members spent three days touring various segments of the beef and dairy industries in central and western […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…