The Extension Livestock Program provides timely resources and information to help farmers, consumers and allied industry to make informed decisions about beef cattle, poultry, sheep and goats, equine, swine, and meat science. There are also resources for youth caring for livestock.
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Livestock Risk Protection Insurance: A Tool to Help Manage Risk
To help mitigate price risk, beef producers can consider using Livestock Risk Protection Insurance (LRP) to protect against unforeseen price drops.
Protected: Points to consider before transitioning your dairy business to a beef operation
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Using Genomics as a Decision-Making Tool for Commercial Replacement Heifers
Genomic testing can save beef producers time and money when deciding which heifers to retain within their herd. A comparison of two commercial heifers explains how to interpret genomic reports.
Fall 2024 Cattle Feeder Enterprise Projections Now Available
To assist with the task of determining what cattle feeders can pay for feeder calves UW-Madison Division of Extension has assembled a set of fall projections.
