From heat stress to winter supplementation, every calving season has trade-offs. Here is how to align your herd’s genetics ...
Aligning calving seasons with forage and labor resources improves herd health, reduces costs, and boosts profits.
“Now is the time to prepare forage and cattle for the fall and winter grazing season,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. Proper management of cattle and ...
Whether you are going to be using artificial insemination or turning out bulls for natural service, planning plays an ...
These four measurements can help you determine what your herd needs are for additional nutrition. Harvested forages, like hay, are a significant investment for cattle nutrition programs. The U.S.
From mineral supplementation to making sure bulls are ready to go to work, K-State’s Jason Warner shares the top 10 ...
Animal-product labels at the supermarket can be dizzying. Among them is "grass-fed" beef, which informs us that the cow has eaten mostly or exclusively grass throughout its lifetime—unlike traditional ...
Early grazing-season forages may not have enough nutrients to satisfy your heifers’ needs. Either wait to turn them out or ...