Preg-Checking Decisions
There is much value in preg-checking spring-calving cow herds in the fall. The most common is to cull open cows… read more
Promote herd health by preventing scours
Because of the many stressors calves face in the first several days of life, they are especially susceptible to scours — diarrhea… read more
6 to-dos for winter herd management
Winter nutrition and management has many focal points, but there are a few management decisions all cattle producers should place… read more
Body Condition Scoring Your Beef Cow Herd
Body condition scores (BCS) describe the relative fatness or body condition of a cow herd through the use of a… read more
Do You Know the Difference Between 9% and 7% Crude Protein Hay?
When feeding harvested forages to the cow herd, you need to know what you have in order to know what… read more
Winter care of bulls
Bulls need as much care and attention through winter as your cow herd to make sure they stay healthy and… read more
Shipping shrink – Two management considerations
Keep two things in mind to prevent shipping shrink when it's time to take calves to the sale. Growing up,… read more
Cultivating a Beef Advocate
“No one is out there advocating for the beef industry to get national attention; we’re out here because this is… read more
Bad cows break budgets: The connection between cattle behavior and your bottom line
Look beyond poor temperament to see how “bad cows” affect your bottom line. Did you know there is a direct… read more
Aim for return on investment when planning bull purchase
There are several basic factors that can make one bull better than another. How much can I pay for a… read more
