Take Precautions to Minimize the Risk of Mycotoxins in Feeds This Fall and Winter

With the high levels of disease observed in many corn fields comes questions on potential problems with toxins in the feed including corn silage, grain, and utilization of the corn stalks after grain harvest for beef cattle.

Understanding Cattle Senses for Better Handling Experiences

Effective cattle handlers recognize cattle vision and hearing traits and set up their facilities to reduce problems.

Plan Ahead for a Successful Winter-feeding Season

Now is the time to evaluate your forage inventory and compare it with the herd’s expected feed needs.

Adding weight to market cows may add value

Several criteria should be considered when deciding if adding weight and condition to market cows makes sense.

Thanks for Your Deworming Management

“On behalf of intestinal helminth parasites everywhere, I would like to thank dairy and beef producers for hosting us in their cattle and on their pastures this summer.”

Choose a Weaning Method to Decrease Stress on Calves

This article was originally published in Farm Progress It’s no secret that weaning is arguably the most stressful time in a beef calves’ life. Calves build strong maternal bonds with their mothers over the 6+ months they are tagging along until they are weaned. Weaning can be done a variety of ways, but the ultimate […]

Swath Grazing – Beef Cow Alternative Winter Feeding Strategy

Planning for winter feed is an important step in beef cattle operations. Alternatives include stockpiling, corn stalk grazing, and bale grazing. Swath grazing (also known as windrow grazing) has recently gained interest as an additional option.

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.