14%, 20%, 40% Range Cubes: What’s Right for My Herd?
By Ellen H. Brisendine
At some point in a cow’s life, she may … Read More
Creating Good Energy in the Chute
By Caitlin Richards
Sometimes the only positive thing about working or shipping cattle is the dollar sign … Read More
Pre-Weaning Vaccination Profitability
Proper pre-weaning and weaning vaccinations help ranchers capture value.
By Nicole Lane Erceg
Can calf vaccinations pre-weaning add a premium to calves at market?
Harold Newcomb, D.V.M., technical services manager for Merck Animal Health, says that’s the … Read More
BEEF CATTLE PRODUCTION SERIES – PART 6Implants Still Worthwhile, Tips to Reduce Post-Weaning Stress and Calf Supplement Considerations
BEEF CATTLE PRODUCTION SERIES – PART 5Right Start for New-Born Calves, Support for Lactating Cows, Transition Your Herd Into Warmer Weather
Before Breeding Begins…
Producing a profitable calf crop takes proper planning, preparation and strategy.
By Nicole Lane Erceg
It may seem like calving season just ended, but it’s already time to begin preparations for the next calf crop. … Read More
Relationships and Planning: Keys to Marketing Success
A Texas cattlewoman and professor shares business models based on her personal experiences from teaching and managing a ranch for … Read More
The Right Way | The Value of Proper Injection Sites
Use the right medication at the right time and in the right way to avoid residue problems in beef cattle.
By Ellen H. Brisendine
Keeping beef cattle … Read More
Dollars and Sense
Calf implants add profit at all levels of the cattle industry.
By Nicole Lane Erceg
The promises of implants may almost seem too good to be true — additional gains, more feed-efficient cattle, faster growth … Read More
Connecting the Dots to Improve Beef Quality
By Caitlin Richards
It takes a combination of factors to improve beef quality in any given ranching operation and the beef industry as … Read More
The Unwelcome Guest
Permanent pasture parasites don’t have to kill profits.
By Nicole Lane Erceg
In today’s cattle market, every dollar counts. So anything eating away a rancher’s bottom line is unwelcome and uninvited. Making their home in … Read More
Why Should I Brand My Cattle?By Kristin Lewis Hawkin… Read More