Transitioning newly arrived calves into the feedlot can be one of the most critical phases in the feeding cycle. These young animals face a series of stressors all at once—transportation, unfamiliar environments, dietary shifts, exposure to pathogens, and changes...
Overview
Pinkeye is a common, contagious bacterial eye disease in cattle.
Caused primarily by Moraxella bovis (M. bovis).
Found worldwide and has significant economic impact.
Spreads rapidly within herds.
Estimated U.S. losses were $150 million in 1993; current figures...
Key Cost Factors in Cattle Feeding
The biggest variable costs: calf purchase and feed.
Improving feed efficiency can enhance profitability and reduce environmental impact.
High feed costs driven by:
Poor growing conditions in major grain-producing areas.
Use of feed...
According to a recent report from CoBank, the U.S. cattle herd has shrunk to its lowest inventory since 1951, pushing feedlots to source cattle from various avenues. Tight supplies and strong consumer demand have driven cattle prices to record...
Source: The Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University
Results from a recent study on how early nutrition can affect finished beef health, performance, and carcass quality in beef x dairy calves provided some clarity and some surprises for Iowa...
The feedlot at the Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center (PREEC) in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, has temporarily shut down as of mid-January. This decision, prompted by a faculty departure, offers an opportunity to reevaluate the facility’s role in serving cattle...
Source: https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae236
Abstract
Stress during the transition of beef steers from ranch to feedlot may depend on steer source and preconditioning. The interplay between physiological and behavioral patterns of preconditioned (PC) and auction-derived (AD) steers, particularly after commingling, is poorly understood....
Source: Government of Alberta
Are you planning to build or expand animal housing (like barns or pens) or facilities for handling, milking, or egg sorting at a new or existing confined feeding operation (CFO)? Are your livestock numbers or manure...
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...
