Analysis of your production system, breeding objectives, mating decisions and development ensures the your heifers are the ...

A successful breeding season doesn’t happen by chance. According to veterinarians at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle ...

Heifer development is one of the most substantial expenses for beef cattle operations. Time quickly gets away when you’re a cow-calf operator, but it’s essential to keep the first calf heifers on ...

Body condition plays an important role in this. Body condition score at calving has proven to be a strong predictor of the ...

The American beef cattle herd is at its lowest level since 1973, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture reporting the total herd at 86.7 million in January, one of the lowest inventories since the ...

Creating a great cake starts with quality ingredients mixed together by a talented baker. The same can be said of cattle breeding, only in this case the ingredients include cycling females, quality ...

In April, calving season is in full swing, and livestock producers should start thinking about the upcoming breeding season, said David Fernandez, Ph.D., an Extension livestock specialist. Fernandez ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. - Given the current cattle markets, cattle producers have a bit more to consider when deciding whether or not to raise or buy replacement heifers."Some extra homework needs to be done ...

SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Back to the country – $61.50. Best utility cows – $53 to $57. Best beef breed cows – $55 to $56.50. Medium cows – $47 to $53. Holstein steers – $56 to $72. Beef breed steers – $87.50 ...