Preconditioning Improves Calf Health, Performance and Carcass Quality
Calves enrolled in the OQBN Vac-45 Program attained an average market premium of $18.67/cwt in 2022 and an average of… read more
Low-stress Cattle Handling’s Domino Effect on Improved Health, Productivity
Aiming to make the most of spring processing efforts this year? “Low stress handling presents a domino effect. By… read more
Horn flies and Control Options
Nebraska’s spring weather conditions have made it more difficult to predict the emergence of horn flies. If the current weather… read more
How Rendering Works: Boiling Down the ‘Invisible Industry’
While everyone looks forward to the main course, there’s an entire industry focused on the “leftovers.”Known as the “invisible industry”… read more
Beef Cattle Implant Changes: What You Need to Know
While over-the-counter livestock antibiotics are set to require a prescription as of June 11, there will also be updates to… read more
Early Weaning Can Work
Though not ideal, a spring-born calf can leave its dam as early as 45-days of age. OSU research shows such… read more
It’s a Uterine Prolapse. Now What?
Above Photo: Anatomic topography of the gravid uterus in bovine late pregnancy (right lateral and transversal views). ResearchGate.net A client… read more
Mastitis in Beef Cows: What You Need to Know
Although mastitis, an infection of the udder, is often considered a dairy cow problem rather than a beef cow problem,… read more
5 Crop and Livestock Charts to Ponder from USDA’s 10-Year Outlook
What will the next decade hold for your farm? What factors should you use to weigh investments or crop planning? … read more
Raising The Orphan Calf
Raising an orphaned beef calf can be time consuming and may require additional expense. Additionally, calves may not be thriving… read more
