The Calving Process – Understanding the Three Stages - Beef …
Jan 11, 2022 · Parturition, or the birthing process, has three stages. Understanding the stages is critical in order to know when/if we need to provide assistance during calving season to increase the likelihood a live calf is born alive and off to a good start.
Yes, profitable ranching is possible. Here’s how - Beef Magazine
Sep 7, 2017 · Yes, profitable ranching is possible. Here’s how. Here’s a roundup of thoughts, ideas and tips on how to make your ranch as profitable as possible.. Burke Teichert. September 7, 2017. 6 Min Read. You might ask, “Is profitable ranching possible?” Even though good economists and Extension educators have told me that few or none of the ranches in America …
Feed Composition Tables: How to use the 2017 data to mix the …
Apr 10, 2017 · Compiled by R.L. Preston, Ph.D. Nutrition research spanning more than 125 years has defined the nutrients required by animals. Using this information, diets can be formulated from feeds and ingredients to meet these requirements, with the expectation that animals will not only remain healthy, but also will be productive and efficient.
How to market cattle to maximize value - Beef Magazine
Sep 23, 2019 · Editor’s note: In conversations with BEEF readers who have been in the cattle business for years, one thing stands out — a concern for people who are entering the business. To address that concern, BEEF will feature a series of articles over the next year written by veteran contributor Heather Smith Thomas that look at various aspects of ranch management.
Ranching 101: Rotational grazing offers many benefits - Beef …
May 6, 2019 · The ideal pasture has fertile soil and a variety of nutritious forage plants, grazed at the proper phases of growth. Your local Extension or Natural Resources Conservation Service folks can provide advice on establishing and maintaining pastures, but how you manage them will determine the ongoing health and quality of those pastures.
Feed Composition Tables: Discover the nutritional values of 280 ...
Mar 9, 2015 · Editor's Note: This is the "how-to-use" portion of our 2015 Feed Composition tables, our annual listing of 280 common feedstuffs for beef cattle and their nutritional value. See the sortable nutritional information here.
What's The Best Time To Castrate Calves? Earlier The Better - Beef …
Jul 3, 2014 · What's The Best Time To Castrate Calves? Vets Agree The Earlier The Better. The key to effective and minimally painful castration is to do it early in life. Here’s a rundown on timing, tools and techniques.. July 4, 2014. 11 Min Read. While there are several ways to castrate calves and bulls, it’s less stressful to do all of them when calves are young. Randall Raymond, …
Profit Per Cow, Or Per Acre? - Beef Magazine
Jul 25, 2012 · To ranch successfully, three profit driving ratios – cows per person, acres per cow and fed vs. grazed feed need to be kept in mind. In addition, “revenue per acre” needs to be considered. As livestock producers we often focus on productivity per cow.
5 tips for winter cow feeding - Beef Magazine
Jan 6, 2020 · 5 tips for winter cow feeding. Parameters for meeting cow herd protein and energy requirements vary, but all are important.
11 reasons to eat beef every day - Beef Magazine
Nov 22, 2017 · It’s Thanksgiving Day — the holiday that reminds us to practice an attitude of gratitude and be thankful for our many blessings. Hopefully, you’re spending a relaxing day with friends and family with a delicious hot meal at noon. Although today is traditionally reserved for turkey, I would be remiss if I didn’t talk about beef, which is a crowd-pleasing addition to any …