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From balancing cull cow economics to managing residue grazing risks, here is your essential checklist to protect profit margins and herd health this fall.
K-State beef cattle experts and podcast guests explore how nutrition, forage conditions and cow health shape weaning decisions for beef producers. Weaning calves might not sound like a topic to argue ...
KADOKA, S.D. and FORT PIERRE, S.D. — As many farmers and ranchers begin weaning calves across the region, it can be beneficial to consult a veterinarian to help reduce stress and ensure a healthy herd ...
Here’s why feeding open cows through winter drains profits — and how pregnancy-checking at weaning stops it. Feeding an open ...
Every year, weaning time for calves is a stress on people and cattle. On our ranch, we started fenceline weaning 35 years ago—separating the cows and calves but putting them in adjacent pens or ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RFD-TV) — Weaning weights alone can be misleading when comparing cow performance, especially in herds with wide variation in mature cow size. That’s a key point highlighted by Kenny ...
Producers should let the condition of their cattle and forage dictate when to wean calves, two North Dakota State University Extension Service specialists say. specialist Carl Dahlen. "A recurring ...
Cross Cattle Company weans calves based on grass, weather and feed conditions, using low-stress practices, then backgrounds calves while evaluating performance and future breeding potential.