Herd Immunity an Important Concept
The goal of herd immunity is the reduction of infection or disease in a population’s susceptible segment. The term “herd… read more
Long hay feeding seasons and long calving seasons: What’s the root cause?
Why do we allow our operations to carry on with these bad habits when there are lower-cost strategies out there?… read more
6 ways to prepare calves for fall markets
COVID-19-related impacts on the beef industry have many producers wondering when the best time is to market this year’s calf… read more
5 tips for maximizing ROI from calf vaccinations
An effective vaccination program helps set your calves up for success. Vaccine is a buzzword in today’s news headlines as… read more
Get those Calves Ready to Go
Weaning time is coming on. For some, it may be coming quickly. That means now is the time to start… read more
FALL Cow & Calf Management
MSU Extension has put together a Fall Cow and Calf Management Webinar Series with a great line up of speakers.… read more
Timing is Everything
Management for a short postpartum interval can improve cow stayability. By Dr. Rachel Endecott, Director of DNA Research Management SIMMENTAL.org… read more
A Bitter Wind at a Shaky Time, and Iowa Is Left Reeling
Corn plants after a storm in Tama, Iowa. State officials estimate that as many as 14 million acres of farmland… read more
Adding preconditioning to your marketing plan
Eric Bailey for Progressive Cattle Weaning is a challenging time for cattle and their owners. Our management decisions affect calves’… read more
5 ways to prevent transportation stress in cattle
Tyler Thomas for Progressive Cattle Transportation stress is an unavoidable factor for any beef operation. The effects of transportation stress… read more
