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Shrinking Your Environmental “Hoofprint” on Pasture

Shrinking Your Environmental “Hoofprint” on Pasture. Article courtesy of Central Life Sciences. Today’s environmentally conscious producer has a lot to worry about, including manure management, wastewater runoff, and proper rotational grazing, not to mention the burden of horn flies....

Understanding Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) and BVD-PI Cattle

Understanding Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) and BVD-PI Cattle. Article and photos courtesy of Central State Testing.  Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) is a significant viral pathogen that affects cattle worldwide. Among the various strains of BVDV, cattle persistently infected with BVDV (BVD-PI) play...

Elements of Pasture Shelter and Windbreaks

Elements of Pasture Shelter and Windbreaks. By Jaclyn Krymowski. It’s no secret that most of the cattle in this country deal with some of the most brutal seasonal extremes nature can dish out. This makes your job of protecting them (which often inconveniently coincides with calving)  a crucial...

Mitigating Risk with Cattle Buildings: 4 Key Considerations for Success

Mitigating Risk with Cattle Buildings: 4 Key Considerations for Success. Article provided by Accu-Steel, Inc. With input and acreage costs at an all-time high, beef production comes with tighter margins and more business risk than ever. This has prompted many producers to add cattle buildings for a more...

Partners in Progress

Partners in Progress. By Maura Keller. When two companies recognize their own strong successes in an industry, and share a common goal, it makes sense for them to collaborate to get the job done. That’s exactly what NextGen Cattle Company and ABS have done – joined forces to provide a unique line...

Manure Handling In Beef Facilities

Manure Handling In Beef Facilities. By Heather Smith Thomas.  Beef cattle eat a lot of feed and the end product is meat—and manure.  Feedlots and other confinement livestock operations need a way to dispose of or make use of wastes from the livestock, old bedding, etc. These "wastes" are...

Born in the USA: how cattle Ranchers can prove the origin of American beef

Born in the USA: How Cattle Ranchers can prove the Origin of American Beef. Article and photos provided by Oritain.The proposed ‘Product of USA’ legislation will be a huge win for American cattle ranchers and producers, opponents suggest it may cost the industry millions of dollars. Could cutting-edge...

Ned LeDoux: Carrying on the Family Tradition

Ned LeDoux: Carrying on the Family TraditionListen to Ned LeDoux's interview on our next American Cattlemen Podcast!One of the most incredible things about great music is that it has the ability to take the listener to a place they’d rather be.  A compelling song can carry someone back in time to a...

Business Partnerships: Should You Gamble with the Default Rules?

Business Partnerships: Should You Gamble with the Default Rules? By Carl B. Rincker. ESQ. Partnerships are ubiquitous in agriculture – you see them in one way or another in farm, ranch and agri-business enterprises, both big and small in a wide array of circumstances. Forming a partnership is...

Ectoparasite Control in Cattle

Ectoparasite Control in Cattle. By Nick Wagner, DVM. Article courtesy of Neogen. Ectoparasite control in cattle production requires the implementation of management practices to maintain animal health, to optimize performance, and to provide a comfortable environment to achieve success.  Ectoparasites...

ThioSolv will Guide Anaerobic Digestion into a New Area – Complete Sustainability

ThioSolv will Guide Anaerobic Digestion into a New Area – Complete Sustainability. Article written by Matthew Ray with ThioSolv, LLC. The recent passing of the Inflation Reduction Act (2022) has contributed to the notoriety of and growth in renewable sources of energy, including anaerobic digestion....

Six Lessons I Learned When Setting Up Temporary Fences

Six Lessons I Learned When Setting Up Temporary Fences.  By Devlon Ford. Like many Noble Research Institute employees, my wife and I have a small agricultural operation of our own. We began our regenerative journey in 2021 by starting to use rotational grazing on 10 acres of our property.After weaning our...

To win the war against flies, it pays to know your enemies.

To win the war against flies, it pays to know your enemies. Article courtesy of Y-Tex. Proper fly identification is the key to Treat when fly populations reach cost-effective control. economic thresholds.While horn flies are undoubtedly the Number 1 pest problem in cattle, other species of flies can...

Summer Fly Control in Cow-Calf Herds

Summer Fly Control in Cow-Calf Herds. By Heather Smith Thomas. The battle against flies is constant during warm weather, but there are several ways to reduce these pests.  Different flies have different habits and behaviors, so a combination of tactics is most effective.  Stable flies breed in rotting...

Strategic Bull Selection

Strategic Bull Selection.  By Jaclyn Krymowski. Breeding season - and the work that leads to it - is a crucial time for a ranch. The decisions made here directly impact calving and sale season results.As you identify goals and ambitions and create a map to get there, it is imperative to have herd sires...

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More Than Just Fly Control

More Than Just Fly Control. Article and photos courtesy of Central Life Sciences. Controlling nuisance insects can be difficult without the right products and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. Over the years, the Central Life Sciences product lineup has grown to feature additional products that can...

In the Know About BVD-PI

In the Know About BVD-PI.  Article by Maura Keller.  Within the cattle and dairy industries, testing for bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) is imperative. Just ask Dr. Bill Hessman, who, along with his son Dustin Hessman and the team at Central States Testing, are significantly impacting the way cattle producers,...

Spring Pond Management Tips

Spring Pond Management Tips. Article courtesy of Iowa State University, Lily Pumphrey, ISU Extension and Outreach student worker.Water quality expert shares common pond concerns that can be addressed this spring.As outdoor temperatures warm and ice begins to thaw, ponds can provide an outdoor retreat for many...

Cow Health for Breeding - Have them ready to Breed

Cow Health for Breeding - Have them ready to Breed. By Heather Smith Thomas. In order to breed in a timely manner, especially after calving, cows need to be in good body condition, healthy and cycling again.  Disease prevention and adequate nutrition are probably the most important factors in having...

CattleQuants: Pairing AI with Drones to Monitor Livestock

CattleQuants: Pairing AI with Drones to Monitor Livestock. Article and photo provided by CattleQuants. Drones are quickly becoming a common tool in many cattlemen’s toolboxes.  Flying a drone to check on cattle can save cattle producers time, as well as wear and tear on vehicles driving over...

The Suprising Impact of using the wrong Corral Panels

The Suprising Impact of using the wrong Corral PanelsImpact of Using the Wrong Corral PanelsAre You Sabotaging Your Cattle Handling Systems? By Kaydence Michalsky. As a rancher, you know cattle handling systems are essential for a safe and efficient cattle working experience. A properly designed corral...

Parasites and the Beef Herd

Parasites and the Beef Herd. By Jaclyn Krymowski. Compared to other livestock species, beef cattle tend to muscle through their internal and external parasite loads impressively well. Often, clinical signs only come to the surface during especially severe loads or with immunosuppressed animals.That said, the...

Drone Technology is Changing the Future of Livestock Farming

Drone Technology is Changing the Future of Livestock Farming. Growing at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31% from 2019, the commercial value of drones in agriculture is expected to reach $5 billion by 2025, according to a report released by Meticulous Research.Globally, usage of drones in agriculture...

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...

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...

Controlling Horn Flies for Successful Cattle Reproduction and Disease Management

Controlling Horn Flies for Successful Cattle Reproduction and Disease Management. Article courtesy of Central Life Sciences.Horn flies are more threatening to herd profitability than you might realize. They are a nuisance that can impact cattle weight gain and profitability, affect cattle’s productivity,...

RE-COVR Making A Return From The Past

RE-COVRTM Making A Return From The PastArticle provided by Kinetic VetIt’s finally back. RE-COVRTM, a reliable and fast-acting injectable antihistamine that was unavailable for the last two decades, and has returned to the market. Featuring tripelennamine hydrochloride, it allows the producer and dairyman to...

The Changing Tides of Hay Processing

The Changing Tides of Hay Processing. By Jaclyn Krymowski. Hay quality is a fundamental component of beef nutrition. Most people consider variety, cutting and maturity when evaluating quality. But there is an equally important consideration - hay processing.In the past several decades there have been...

Weighing the Benefits of Rice Lake Weighing Systems

Weighing the Benefits of Rice Lake Weighing Systems. By Maura Keller. Reliable equipment within the farm and ranching environment is paramount to producers’ success. When machinery and equipment fail, it can wreak havoc on a producer’s ability to be profitable. And when it comes to weighing...