Source: University of Calgary
In the midst of a global climate crisis, a groundbreaking initiative led by a team of multinational researchers, including an expert from the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM), is set to revolutionize the...
Greenhouse gases from human activities, especially agriculture, have been the biggest driver of climate change since the mid-20th century. The U.S. beef industry alone contributes 3.3% of the country's total emissions. Although the industry has made progress in reducing...
Source: Oklahoma State University
Research conducted by the University of Saskatchewan compared growth performance and carcass characteristics for calves entering long or moderate backgrounding durations before finishing or direct finishing under conventional and natural management systems.1 The study was conducted...
Source: Canadian Journal of Animal Science
Authors: Stephanie A. Terry, John A. Basarab, Le Luo Guan, and Tim A. McAllister
Abstract
Globally, there are approximately one billion beef cattle, and compared with poultry and swine, beef cattle have the poorest conversion efficiency of feed to meat. However, these metrics...
Source: South Dakota State University, Christina Bakker, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Meat Science Specialist
Value in the beef industry is driven by quality and weight. This concept is demonstrated by the commonly used grid-based marketing system, where producers are...
Source: FerAppease®
In a two-part Texas A&M University research study by Cooke et al. (2024)*, researchers administered FerAppease to finishing cattle and evaluated its impact on carcass characteristics. Results showed that FerAppease, a unique analogue of the naturally occurring Maternal...
Source: University of California, Davis
By Emily C. Dooley
Not all cattle are the same when it comes to grazing. Some like to wander while others prefer to stay close to water and rest areas.
Recognizing those personality differences could help ranchers select...
Source: Beef Farmers of Ontario
Research Lead: Dr. Katie Wood , University of Guelph
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The objectives of this project will help identify traits in the cow/calf industry associated with improved feed efficiency and reduced enteric methane emissions in forage-fed animals....
Source: South Dakota State University, Madison Kovarna, SDSU Extension Beef Nutrition Field Specialist
Introduction
For 75% of the year, beef producers are generally feeding 2 animals: 1) the cow and 2) her unborn calf. Additionally, a cow may be growing a fetus...
Source: University of California, Davis
Are cattle a secret weapon for taking on California wildfires?
California’s cattle ranchers contribute a significant amount to the region’s culture, economy and food supply, but do they also inadvertently help to temper the wildfires that...
