Battling Flies to Increase Your Herd’s Profit

Battling Flies to Increase Your Herd's Profit.By Jessica Graham.Pest Control is an essential component of effective livestock management. Cattle are particularly susceptible to pests, especially flies, which can cause significant health problems, economic losses, and reduced productivity. As such, farmers and...

American Cattlemen April 2023

This Issue Brings You:
  • Advances in Reproductive Technologies in Beef Cattle
  • The Changing Tides of Hay Processing
  • Cattle Scales and Weighing Equipment
  • Weighing the Benefits of Rice Lake Weighing Systems
  • RE-COVR: Making A Return From The Past
  • Controlling Horn Flies for Successful Cattle Reproduction and Disease Management

Cattle Scales and Weighing Equipment

Cattle Scales and Weighing Equipment. By Heather Smith Thomas.Weighing livestock is a beneficial performance measurement tool.  An accurate weight gives insight into animal growth, health and performance, enabling producers to make more informed management decisions using data that is accurate and easily...

Advances in Reproductive Technologies in Beef Cattle

Advances in Reproductive Technologies in Beef Cattle. By Heather Smith Thomas. Dr. Carla D. Sanford with Dean Farms of Georgia gave a presentation on beef cattle reproductive technology advances at the first RancHER program hosted by Oregon State University in December, discussing recent trends in...

American Cattlemen March 2023

This Issue Brings You:
  • Fencing Options for Beef Cattle
  • The Benefits of Identification Tags on the Ranch and Beyond
  • A Commitment To Excellence
  • Beef Cow Nutrition Before and After Calving
  • You Need to Protect your Ranching Legacy. Here’s how.
  • Prevention Is Your Best Measure Against Disease

Prevention Is Your Best Measure Against Disease

Prevention Is Your Best Measure Against Disease. By Stuart Heller. Article courtesy of Neogen. During the course of our days, we may come across some “universal truths.” Two that stand out to me are, “don’t ask of others what you wouldn’t ask of yourself”, and “treat...

Beef Cow Nutrition Before and After Calving

Beef Cow Nutrition Before and After Calving. By John W. Comerford - Professor Emeritus of Animal Science - Pennsylvania State University. Supplying adequate nutrition to the cow is critical during the 60 days prior to calving and immediately after calving.Beef cattle are the scavengers of the livestock...

The Benefits of Identification Tags on the Ranch and Beyond

The Benefits of Identification Tags on the Ranch and Beyond.  By Jaclyn Krymowski. A well-conceived system to keep track of animals with visual identification has significant value on the ranch and across the beef production chain. Using reliable ear tags can significantly reduce headaches associated with...