Source: Michigan State University Extension, Sarah Fronczak
With the current economic challenges faced by Michigan farmers, taking full advantage of the plant nutrients found in livestock manure is an easy choice. But if you aren’t testing manure for its specific...
Source: National Cattlemen's Beef Association news release
Cattle producers are the original stewards of land and livestock and are constantly striving to improve their operations through education and professional development. To help reduce the financial burden of attending conventions and...
Source: American Angus Association
Cattlemen and women from across the United States work in different sectors of the beef industry, deal with different environmental issues and have different business strategies. But at the end of the day, all farmers and...
Source: Oregon State University
Introduction
Weaning is considered one of the most stressful periods in the productive life of a beef calf. During the weaning process, calves are exposed to various stressors that include removal from their dam, physiological changes (actively...
Every year I get calls for help with balancing rations and most don’t have a hay analysis. All hay of the same species is NOT created equal. For instance, smooth bromegrass hay can range from 48 to 58% total...
Source: Kansas State University news release
The Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, a part of the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, has developed a new test for two major blood-borne diseases in cattle.
The laboratory's Molecular Research and Development...
Source: National Cattlemen's Beef Association news release
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to pause their "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rulemaking following today's Supreme Court oral arguments in the case Sackett...
Source: Michigan State University Extension, Jerad Jaborek
Buller steer syndrome is a complex behavioral issue that needs more research to determine its causative effects.
Buller steer syndrome (BSS) is an undesirable behavior characterized by one steer, the buller, being mounted and...
Source: USDA
Summary
Beef/Cattle: Drought continues to have a role in the timing of cattle slaughter. Based on stronger expected pace of fed cattle and beef cow slaughter in late 2022, the production forecast for this year is fractionally higher than last...
Source: National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) news release
National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) President-Elect Todd Wilkinson, a South Dakota cattle producer and chairman of the NCBA traceability working group, today released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture's...