Heifer development is one of the most substantial expenses for beef cattle operations. Time quickly gets away when you’re a cow-calf operator, but it’s essential to keep the first calf heifers on ...

The American beef cattle herd is at its lowest level since 1973, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture reporting the total herd at 86.7 million in January, one of the lowest inventories since the ...

1. Take time to sample harvested forages prior to winter feeding. Use forage tests to fine tune your supplementation program.

Nutrition and bull management are key factors behind higher open cow rates in cattle herds this breeding season.

In April, calving season is in full swing, and livestock producers should start thinking about the upcoming breeding season, said David Fernandez, Ph.D., an Extension livestock specialist. Fernandez ...

Creating a great cake starts with quality ingredients mixed together by a talented baker. The same can be said of cattle breeding, only in this case the ingredients include cycling females, quality ...

January is an extremely important “check-point” in spring heifer development programs. The key to proper heifer development lies in understanding the factors that influence conception in yearling ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. - Given the current cattle markets, cattle producers have a bit more to consider when deciding whether or not to raise or buy replacement heifers."Some extra homework needs to be done ...

According to AHDB data, natural mating is now used to produce fewer than 5% of dairy heifer replacements in the UK. However, with routine euthanasia of bull calves discouraged and a soaring beef price ...

A dairy heifer’s future success depends on a great start beginning on day one. Early nutrition and its impact lay the foundation of performance later in life. Results from a number of studies show ...