Understand Minerals for Healthier, More Productive Cattle

Cattle need both macrominerals and microminerals. Here’s a look at the benefits these supplements provide and the different ways they can be offered to the herd.

Transitioning from Dairy to Beef: Planning Forage Needs

Considering a shift from dairy to beef? Learn how forage needs, land use, and cow nutrition differ across beef enterprises.

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.

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.