Why you shouldn't feed your cows like steers in a feedlot
A cow is returning the most money when she is grazing your lowest cost feed, that being un-harvested, stockpiled forage on range or pasture.
View ArticleTiming is everything when it comes to weaning
The real issue is the stress of weaning occurs at the lowest point of trace mineral status for our calves. Here's how you can help your calves succeed.
View ArticleWatch out for moldy hay this winter
Most of the available hay this winter is going to come from those areas that received ample rainfall and faced less-than-ideal harvesting conditions. Under those circumstances, mold becomes an issue.
View ArticleCan you improve your grazing distribution without fences?
Want to get more from your pasture? It might be as easy as moving your supplements around more strategically.
View ArticleIs production efficiency the answer to falling cattle prices?
Beef producers can optimize digestion efficiency through two simple concepts - feed the rumen and protect the gut.
View ArticleCan you use snow as a water resource for your cattle?
Research shows that utilizing snow as a winter water source can be a viable option for cattle producers. Follow these tips to properly use snow on your ranch.
View ArticleWet spring means ideal fly conditions
Weather forecasters are calling for a wet spring, which means perfect breeding grounds for the horn fly. This cattle pest is estimated to cause losses of between $700 million and $1 billion to the U.S....
View ArticleA cattle supplement strategy for post breeding
Energy intake by cows and heifers may be limited on early new grass thus contributing to breeding challenges. Supplemental feeding on pasture may be needed to help provide adequate energy for cattle at...
View ArticleForage availability impact on calf marketing decisions
Every year the decision to retain ownership, background, pre-condition or sell calves at weaning is debated. The answer is often, “It depends”. Managing risk is key to...
View ArticleMaternal nutrition in early pregnancy counts more than you think
Nutrition during early gestation is just as critical as during later gestation. Nutritional disruptions during pregnancy can have far reaching implications later in the calf’s life, even into...
View Article3 reasons to manage weaning and market heavier calves
It’s important to offer diets and supplements that are nutrient dense and palatable during the weaning period to minimize nutritional stress on the calf.
View ArticleDon’t wait until cows get thin to start feeding
It is imperative that cows calve at or above ideal body condition in order to have enough body reserves to rebreed quickly. Increase digestibility this fall and winter and help your cows maintain body...
View ArticleThe calves are weaned, what’s next?
<p><strong>Profit margins in the cow calf business have become quite slim this year. Here are three main reasons that the time immediately after weaning is a great time to add condition to...
View ArticleCost control without sacrifice
<p><strong>Calf prices are off significantly from where they were the last two years. Cost control will be important, as always, and close attention needs to be paid not to...
View ArticleWhat’s the difference between low cost and high return cow-calf producers?
“You cannot starve the profit out of a cow”. As profitability in the cow-calf sector declines in the years ahead, some may choose to test that old slogan.
View ArticleTreat your cows like 5-star recruits
Just because your team won the championship last year is no guarantee that they’ll even have a winning season this year. Just like a championship coach, you’ve got to constantly develop your team.
View ArticleGet a good start with nutrition in 2017
Now is pre-calving time for a big percentage of cows in the U.S. Start off 2017 with taking care of the cows increasing nutritional demand and try to prepare for the worst mother nature may dish out.
View ArticleBetter colostrum, better calves
A cow’s diet during the last third of her pregnancy is critical not only for calf development, but also for the creation of high quality colostrum. Give your calves the best start possible by placing...
View ArticleCRYSTALYX launches new supplementation app for livestock producers
App compares product nutrients, filter by product name and number and pinpoint products.
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