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Defined breeding season: Simple yet important strategy
Having a set breeding season is crucial for cattle producers. But determining the ideal length of that season for your herd can be complicated.
4 Ways to Maximize Calf Value
Building a reputation for high-performing, quality cattle can take a while to build, but choosing to take a short cut in a bullish market can have long lasting consequences.
Finding a Veterinarian for your Chickens
Here are a few helpful tips to find a veterinarian for your flock of chickens.
Spring 2025 Cattle Feeder Enterprise Projections
With cattle prices at all-time highs, forward-thinking cattle feeders and backgrounders will be doing some calculations to determine what they can pay for feeder calves, and/or what they should forward contract them for.
Managing Internal Parasites in Cattle
Deworming is beneficial for beef and dairy operations, provided it is done correctly with effective products. However, due to anthelmintic resistance, relying solely on dewormers is insufficient.
Bird Breakdown: Exploring Yields and Cuts of Poultry
To better understand the amount of meat you may expect from different types of poultry, the first step is to recognize the difference in live weight compared to carcass weight.
Crossbreeding Can Benefit Cow-calf Producers
Crossbreeding is overlooked as a tool that has many benefits for beef producers to improve herd productivity. A well-planned crossbreeding program leads to improvements in both the calf crop and the lifetime of momma cows compared to straight bred cows.
Avian Influenza and Biosecurity in 2025
Avian influenza is caused by a virus. It is not uncommon for wild birds (esp. waterfowl and shorebirds) to carry this virus. As these birds migrate, influenza can spread long distances quickly.
3 Steps for Low-Stress Cattle Handling
Reducing stress during livestock handling can increase productivity, maintain or improve meat quality, reduce sickness, and enhance animal welfare. Implementing low-stress handling techniques when working with cattle is the first step to reducing stress.
Tips for Helping Cows and Calves Recover After Dystocia
While other articles discuss when and how to deliver calves, this one helps you assist the calf and cow in recovering from a difficult calving (dystocia). Providing post-calving care following dystocia makes a huge difference for the dam and her calf.
