Junior members learn about the industry’s true end product through the National Junior Angus Show carcass contest. Understanding how Angus cattle perform beyond the farm or ranch is an important component of the carcass steer contest hosted during the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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Feeder Flash 7/20: Standoff
on July 20, 2018
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Idaho Lt. Gov. Brad Little testified on behalf of NCBA and PLC before the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee regarding grazing on public lands. WASHINGTON (July 12, 2018) – A lieutenant governor, a scientist, and an agricultural industry leader made […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Monitor Ponds for Blue Green Algae
on July 19, 2018
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Posted In: Blue-green algae, Cattle, Kansas State University, Land, Ranch Management, Water, Weather
by A.J. Tarpoff, DVM, MS; extension veterinarian Blue green algae blooms are an issue that usually gets discussed this time of year. Calm, sunny, dry, and hot days of summer create ideal conditions for blue green algae to thrive in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Feeder Flash 7/19: Positive Outlook
on July 19, 2018
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by A.J. Tarpoff, DVM, MS; extension veterinarian Early weaning of calves during a drought can have many benefits to the cow herd such as improved body condition of the cows, improved rebreeding rates, increased forage availability, and possibly improved […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
More than 700 Angus juniors and their families traveled to Madison, Wis., to compete in the 2018 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) July 10-13 at the Alliant Energy Center. National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members were “Living the Dream in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Posted by Travis Meteer – Animal Health Authored by Ashley Cooney, Intern, University of Illinois Orr Beef Research Farm. It’s the middle of fly season and a good time to put a fly control program into place or to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Feeder Flash 7/18: Much Needed Moisture
on July 18, 2018
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Performance of Early-Weaned Calves
on July 17, 2018
at 10:47 am
Posted In: Calf Health, Cattle, Cattle Feeding, Cow-Calf, Drought, Grazing, Kansas State University, Weaning, Weather
By Justin Waggoner, beef systems specialist, Garden City, KS Under normal production circumstances calves are typically weaned at 180-220 days of age, however under circumstances where forage supply is limited or cow body condition is lacking weaning calves at 180 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Tally Time – BIF Meeting Provides More Evidence
on July 17, 2018
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By Sandy Johnson, extension beef specialist, Colby, KS The recent Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Conference marked the organization’s 50th meeting, and this landmark provided a good opportunity for reflection. Over the years, BIF has sought industry cooperation in applying science […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
ARSBC Symposium Will Be Aug. 29-30
on July 17, 2018
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New Mexico and Texas will host beef cattle reproduction workshop in Ruidoso, N.M.; registration is open now. Registration is open for the 2018 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle symposium to be hosted at the Ruidoso Convention Center, Ruidoso, N.M., […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Feeder Flash 7/17: Short-Bought Again?
on July 17, 2018
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Use of Drought-Stressed Corn for Cattle
on July 16, 2018
at 8:54 am
Posted In: Cattle, Cattle Feeding, Corn, Crop Production, Drought, Feed Stuffs, Feeder Cattle, Kansas State University, Weather
by Jaymelynn Farney, beef systems specialist, Parsons, KS Throughout Kansas, there are areas of extreme drought and even in areas that show adequate moisture on the drought monitor, rain has been very “spotty” so some corn is beginning to look […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Duration of PostPartum Anestrus in Cows and Heifers
on July 16, 2018
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The length of time it takes for a cow to resume fertile cycles after calving directly affects the reproductive performance and efficiency of a cow-calf herd. Dr. Robert Larson, professor of production medicine, collaborated with Dr. Doug Shane, Dr. Mike […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Cattle Market Summary: International Spectacle
on July 16, 2018
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Madeline and Carlisle Braman, Refugio, Texas, and their heifer, H VM Mallory 7441 ET, won the polled owned female show and, J Brody and Harley Rogers, Hamilton, Texas, won the horned owned female show with DPH 109 6129 Geisha 701 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Vegetative Cover Vital for Efficient Moisture Utilization
on July 14, 2018
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Posted In: Cattle, Cattle Feeding, Cover Crops, Crop Production, Feed Stuffs, Grazing, Land, Range and Pasture, Weather
Victor Shelton, NRCS State Agronomist/Grazing Specialist This paddock may look messy, but what looks like a weed is actually a fantastic, highly nutritious native legume, tick foil (Desmodium). I certainly didn’t expect the blessed amount of rain that has fallen […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Aerica Bjurstrom, UW-Extension Kewaunee County Water is the most important nutrient an animal requires and consumes daily. Depending on weight, production stage, and environmental temperature, cattle require varying amounts of water. A University of Georgia publication suggests for cattle in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Heat Stress in Feedlot Cattle
on July 12, 2018
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Posted In: Cattle, Cattle Feeding, Cattle Handling, Cattle Stewardship, Feeder Cattle, Heat Stress, Weather
Steve Boyles, OSU Extension Beef Specialist (This article derived from: Kevin F. Sullivan and Terry L. Mader. June 2018. Managing heat stress episodes in confined cattle. Vet Clin Food Anim 34: 325–339 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0749072018300161) Feedlot cattle consuming large amounts of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…