American Cattlemen

American Cattlemen February 2022

This Issue Brings You:

Dystocia in Beef Cattle – Managing Malpresentations
Disaster Preparedness and the Cattle Business
A Return to the Beginning: Practicing Holistic Ranch Management to Improve Soil and Forage Quality
Lifelong Learning Opportunities
Erichsen Black Dog Ranch and Cattle Company: For the Love of Wagyu
The Versatile, Greaseless, & Strong Trailer Hitch
New Generation of Nutrition, Backed with the American Tradition
Thoughts of a Cattlemen: Beef Breeding Basics
Proper Remote Delivery Recommendations

Beef Breeding Basics

Beef Breeding Basics. Article by Paul Topp - Topp Angus. ConsistencyConsistency is one of the most sought-after traits in the beef industry. The consumer demands a consistently enjoyable eating experience, the retailers and restaurants need to know that the product they are selling will be consistent...

The Versatile, Greaseless, & Strong Trailer Hitch

The Versatile, Greaseless, & Strong Trailer Hitch. Article courtesy of Andersen Hitches. The Original Rapid Hitch is crafted by Andersen Hitches for the avid traveler, hard worker, & outdoorsman.Made of polished 6061-T6 aluminum, the Rapid Hitch will never chip, peel, or rust. Not only does the Rapid...

Proper Remote Delivery Recommendations

Proper Remote Delivery Recommendations. Article courtesy of Pneu-Dart. When used properly, Remote Delivery Systems (RDS) are considered a vital tool helping ranchers raise, treat and work with the animals they care for.Establish and Maintain a VCPRBefore using RDS, you should establish a Veterinarian Client/...

New Generation of Nutrition, Backed with the American Tradition

New Generation of Nutrition, Backed with the American Tradition. Article courtesy of Vitalix. Vitalix’s new generation of nutrition has been kicked off with the release of their new Plus and Elite lines, powered with Diamond V and Zinpro!Vitalix is proud to be an American owned and made company using...

Dystocia in Beef Cattle – Managing Malpresentations Tips for Manipulating the Calf

Dystocia in Beef Cattle – Managing Malpresentations Tips for Manipulating the Calf. By Heather Smith Thomas. One of the major causes of dystocia is simply a calf that’s a little too large to fit easily through the birth canal—a problem that can be reduced by using bulls that sire smaller...