Texas Beef Council Sponsors Protein Symposium In Galveston by Caitlin Richards Some days, beef producers have their backs against the wall. But, on other days, beef producers have the upper hand. In Galveston on November 19, 2016, beef producers had control of the message. Kelley Sullivan, co-owner of Santa Rosa Ranch and a recently [...]
by Raluca Mateescu, PhD. Heat stress is a principal factor limiting production of animal protein and negatively affecting health and welfare of cattle in subtropical and tropical regions. Detrimental effects on livestock productivity associated with heat stress are expected to intensify dramatically and expand into currently temperate zones upon the realization of predicted climate [...]
by South Dakota State University Associate Professor and Extension Meat Science Specialist Amanda Blair, Ph.D. As beef producers, our management efforts tend to be heavily focused on events such as breeding and calving or on decisions such as nutritional inputs, pasture management, or genetic selection. But once cows are successfully bred, how often do [...]
by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Sr. Associate Director John M. Davidson, DVM, DABVP American ranchers have been dealing with Tritrichomonas foetus or Trich since 1932. Interestingly, only in the past 10-15 years has this disease been getting the attention it deserves across the Gulf Coast. I say deserves because there is not another disease [...]
Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, Associate Beef Extension Professor, University of Kentucky Seems like I am a broken record lately. I keep hearing myself say only worry about what you can control and don’t fret over those things you cannot. As fall comes, it occurs to me that these words seem to apply to our beef farms. [...]
Burt Rutherford Bringing the various sides in the animal ID debate together to find middle ground continues to be a huge challenge. But it’s a challenge we must meet. Over the past several years, and particularly so this year, the controversial issue of animal ID and traceability has circled back to visit the beef business. [...]
With drought conditions impacting much of the Upper Midwest and Dakotas, management practices on the cow/calf operation are being adjusted to compensate for the shortage of forage and other resources. One of the adjustments started back in May for some producers was choosing to reduce herd size or purchasing more feed to make it through [...]
By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service What do we know about efficiency within the beef cattle business? A lot. What do we know about understanding beef cattle efficiency? A little. How do we implement what we know and understand? Not sure. We have two very difficult issues when beef cattle efficiency is the [...]
By Erin Laborie, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Proper bunk management is the art of matching feed deliveries to the amount of feed cattle need for optimal performance. Underfeeding cattle results in poor gains and feed efficiency, longer days on feed, and reduced carcass quality. On the other hand, putting more feed in front of cattle than [...]
The Southwest Research Center Field Day will be Saturday September 9, 2017 from 9 am to 1 pm. It will include a Beef Tour, Forage Tour, Horticulture Tour, and General Ag Tour. It will feature airplane rides, pumpkin patch, grass maze, face painting and other children's activities. Beef Tour Tim Evans, The value of a [...]
