Source: University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension
Author: William Halfman
Introduction
As we begin to make our way through winter, it is important to remember that cattle with a clean open hair coat with shelter from wind are less impacted by cold...
A pioneering study by the University of California, Davis, has found that feeding grazing beef cattle a pelletized seaweed supplement can reduce methane emissions by nearly 40%, marking a significant step toward sustainable cattle farming. This is the first...
by: Alfredo DiCostanzo, Nebraska Extension Educator
As another winter sets in, cattle producers are reviewing strategies to manage yards during impending cold and wet conditions. Although one could write volumes regarding how cattle cope with cold temperatures, suffice it to say that...
When it comes to cattle production, the use of antibiotics and antimicrobials at large can sometimes create pause with the consumer. How do we keep our animals safe while assuring the food is safe for the public? How do...
Training new pen checkers is something every feedlot does. Learn some tricks of the trade on how to train your staff, what to look for in pens and why it’s important to continue learning.
The October Cattle on Feed report from the USDA revealed that feedlot inventories remain relatively stable year-over-year, despite ongoing declines in overall cattle inventories since 2019. Heifer placements and imports, along with shifts in marketings and feedlot dynamics, provide...
The initial two weeks in a feedyard are crucial for cattle health and performance. During this time, minimizing stress and following specific feeding, hydration, and processing protocols can help ensure a smooth transition.
Reducing Stress Upon Arrival
To reduce stress, cattle...
For the week ending November 1, negotiated cash cattle prices rose by $0.25 per cwt, with feedlot margins declining by $67 to an industry average of $129.04 per head, as reported by the Sterling Beef Profit Tracker. Beef packers’...
The Canadian Feedlot Benchmark Study will create a national benchmark database of backgrounding and finishing practices used in beef operations across Canada. The benchmark will allow producers to compare their practices to other operations in Canada.
This data and the...
Episode Description
Lameness is the second leading reason that feedlot cattle are pulled and given antibiotics. Understanding the cause of lameness is important to making appropriate treatment decisions.
