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Maximize Profitability with Wagyu

Beef Cattle producers are feeling more optimistic. With an El Nino winter forecasted, cattle producers are anticipating a reprieve from multi-year drought conditions. For consecutive years the beef cattle herd has been in decline due to environmental conditions. A March 2023 USDA report shows that since 2022, there has been a 4% decrease in beef […]

Education Opportunities for Young People Desiring Ag Careers

Today there are many educational programs for young people who hope to find work or a career in various agriculture industries. Many colleges and universities offer courses in agriculture, animal science, ranch management, etc. Here’s a sampling of some of the university programs around the country. Texas Christian University A unique program at Texas Christian […]

Roots That Run Deep

Tucked in the heart of the Bear Paw Mountains, Shipwheel Cattle Company has been making its mark on the Angus cattle industry since the family ranch was first homesteaded on the Rocky Mountain front in 1896. Multiple generations later, the family-run operation is now headed by Klint and Lori Swanson, along with their children, Austin […]

Importance of BVD

BVDV (Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus) is a nasty pathogen that can affect cattle in many ways, often mimicking other diseases. This makes it difficult to diagnose without tests. BVDV can cause abortion, fetal mummification, birth defects and malformations, stillborn full-term calves, calves with immune deficiencies (persistently infected), acute or chronic illness with a variety of […]

Calving Pen Alternatives

When it comes to selecting the best type of calving pen alternatives, it pays to do your homework and to evaluate some of the latest advancements in the calving housing industry. Paul Prekup, sales manager at Agri-Comfort, says that when purchasing calving pens and hutches, producers should look for options that are user friendly. Providing […]

Calving Pen Systems

As new calving management methods have increased in popularity. So too has the need for safer, more mobile calving pen systems. Designed with animal, farmer, and rancher safety in mind. Today’s calving pens are now equipped with features that provide greater animal control and accessibility in critical situations while minimizing stress and risk to the […]

Under Cover

Under Cover These days, just about everyone in the agricultural business is burdened with some kind of challenge—from protecting crops and animals from disease to preventing erosion of fertile soil to providing weed protection and reducing the requirements for water, fertilizers, and insecticides. And for cattle producers, providing the best cow and calf buildings and […]

Raising Orphans Calves

Raising Orphans Calves. Orphan calves crop up during any calving season for several reasons. A first-calf heifer might not take to her newfound maternal instincts very well, an older cow might have twins for the first time and only take a liking to one, or the hormones just might not kick in right. Some years […]

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