Texas Beef Council Sponsors Protein Symposium In Galveston

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 |2017-10-03T20:37:41-05:00October 3rd, 2017|0 Comments

Measuring Heat Adaptability in Bos Indicus Cattle

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 |2017-10-03T20:37:21-05:00October 3rd, 2017|0 Comments

Fetal Programming – Management of Gestating Cows Matters

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 |2017-10-03T20:36:56-05:00October 3rd, 2017|0 Comments

Bovine Trichomoniasis – Is there a greater threat to the Gulf Coast Cow-Calf Producer?

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 [...]

By |2017-10-03T20:36:54-05:00October 3rd, 2017|0 Comments

Capture Value Through Weaning

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. [...]

By |2017-09-22T13:10:19-05:00September 22nd, 2017|Comments Off on Capture Value Through Weaning

Are you ready for another fight over animal ID?

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. [...]

By |2017-09-22T12:48:32-05:00September 22nd, 2017|Comments Off on Are you ready for another fight over animal ID?

Herd Management: To Keep or Cull During a Drought?

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 |2017-08-30T20:30:51-05:00August 30th, 2017|Comments Off on Herd Management: To Keep or Cull During a Drought?

BeefTalk: Seeking Efficient Beef Cows

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 [...]

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Profit Tip: Consistency is Key to Proper Feed Bunk Management

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 [...]

By |2017-08-29T12:04:44-05:00August 29th, 2017|Comments Off on Profit Tip: Consistency is Key to Proper Feed Bunk Management

Southwest Research Center Field Day 2017

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 [...]

By |2017-08-24T21:39:24-05:00August 24th, 2017|Comments Off on Southwest Research Center Field Day 2017
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