Fusarium mold thrives in cool, humid conditions—temperatures of 69°F or lower and relative humidity above 70%. Among Fusarium species, Fusarium graminearum is notably responsible for producing vomitoxin, also known as deoxynivalenol (DON), and is a leading cause of gibberella...
The performance of feedlot cattle depends heavily on stress management. While stress is an inevitable part of livestock production, minimizing controllable stressors creates resilience against those that cannot be controlled, such as weather. A proactive approach focusing on prevention,...
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
Manure from beef feedlots is a source of plant nutrients for annual crops and perennial forages. It is also a source of organic matter that can have a significant, long-lasting effect of improving soil quality, resulting...
Want to know how to make the most of selling your feeders? Listen in to hear this episode's guests discuss what matters most when selling calves. Hear from Jason Danard (TEAM) and Ken Schaus (VBP+ certified feedlot producer from...
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...
