What Does Pinkeye Cost?
Green grass and summertime are upon us in South Dakota. That means pairs are headed to pasture for the summer.… read more
Managing calf market risk with LRP in 2023
Current prices for 600-pound calves in Nebraska are in the mid-$200 range. These prices have cow-calf producers optimistic about profits… read more
Do Heifers Have More Potential Value Than Steers?
When going out to tag calves, most cow-calf producers would prefer to find a new bull calf rather than a… read more
Mapping is a Key Part of Spring Leafy Spurge Control Strategy
The bright yellow-green of leafy spurge can put a damper on the joy of spring green-up. The noxious weed is… read more
Expect Changes in the Use of Growth-promoting Implants in Cattle
Implants for beef cattle are placed under the skin of the ear and promote growth and improve feed efficiency. “The… read more
Insecticide Resistance: How to Help Cattle Fight Flies
While livestock fly control may already be in your cattle management plan—have you considered the possibility of insecticide product resistance?According… read more
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
