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The Belted Galloway come in an array of stunning colors like black, red or dun, with a white band around the middle, giving them the appearance of a fluffy, cream filled cookie. Their long, luxurious hair protects them from the elements, while the color... more...
  01/29/2010 10:24am
Dr. Dick Fredrickson, a veterinarian at Simplot ranches and feedlots of Grandview, ID, says protein deficiency in cows can be a big factor in whether or not their calves do well. If cows don't have adequate protein, they cannot produce adequate...
  01/22/2010 7:03pm
Dillon M. Feuz
This past year is probably one that most cattlemen are glad to have over and I am sure are looking for better things in 2010. After averaging near $93 per cwt. for fed cattle in 2007 and 2008, prices declined to only average $83 in 2009. After a...
  01/21/2010 6:37pm
Wow has winter been exciting. We seem to have more snow already than we have had for many years. This inclement weather brings out a few characteristics which are necessary to maintain our rural lifestyle.
  01/21/2010 6:34pm
The days when Red Angus cattle were discounted at sale barns are quickly fading away and Red Angus breeder Corey Gall of Tripp, SD can easily explain what made him start cultivating his own 50 head herd of red hides.
  01/21/2010 6:22pm
Dr. John Paterson, MSU's beef extension specialist, provided the latest information about ways for producers to make their cowherds more efficient during the annual educational meeting of the Gallatin Beef Producers. Paterson, speaking at...
  01/20/2010 10:02am
Ken Olson
Winter supplementation of beef cattle is an important economic and production decision that producers make each year. Supplementation is often necessary to overcome nutrient deficiencies to allow adequate cattle performance.
  01/13/2010 12:14pm
Christmas has quickly come and gone. After the weeks of preparation it was greatly simplified by a monster blizzard. I hope all of you had a Merry Christmas and were able to celebrate with your families. Now we must look forward to 2010, hopefully a...
  01/13/2010 12:04pm
With the current economic trend of ever-rising input costs combined with stagnant cattle prices, it is imperative for cattle producers to find ways to increase efficiency in their ranching operations. In an effort to aid their customers in achieving this...
  01/13/2010 11:46am
Ivan G. Rush
As I write this article the thermometer reads 19 below and it tempts me to write about cold stress in cows but we all know it just takes more feed, either grazed or fed to keep cow condition, so will wish you the best in getting through this cold spell.
  12/16/2009 11:09am
A decade ago, distillers grains were not common feedstuffs. Today they're routinely included in cattle finishing diets, at levels that can boost beef quality grades.
  12/16/2009 11:06am
Every crossbreeding system has its advantages and disadvantages, cattle experts agree, so producers must evaluate programs in terms of providing the best possible performance within their own unique situations.
  12/16/2009 10:57am
Calves that are chilled at birth, without immediate assistance to warm/dry them and make sure they ingest colostrum in a timely manner, have poor survival rates. If a calf's mouth gets cold before he suckles, he may not be able to get the teat in...
  12/10/2009 11:04am
The need for more return per calf has beef cattle producers looking at alternative production practices.
  11/30/2009 10:47am
Ken Olson
We often focus heavily on meeting the protein and energy requirements of livestock and tend to leave mineral nutrition as almost an afterthought. In reality, meeting all of the nutrient requirements, including energy, protein, minerals, vitamins, and...
  11/30/2009 10:44am
Cattle feeding conditions vary by location. One yard might be knee-deep in snow, while the other is dealing with piles of mud. Record high temperatures might cause heat stress in one area while cattle in another region are enduring torrential rainfall.
  11/30/2009 10:40am
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