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FARGO, N.D. – Feed costs are always a concern for cattle producers, but 2022 to 2023 numbers have shown some of the highest feed costs in over a decade. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture feed price index, overall feed prices for feed, livestock and poultry are up 26.6% from September of […]
MANHATTAN, KS – In the winter, it is common for people to have a cold or respiratory illness, but sickness in the summer often catches people unprepared. In much the same way, cattle producers may be surprised when their calves show signs of respiratory distress during the summer before they are weaned, said the veterinarians […]
SEDALIA, MO – Weaning spring calves may be more of a challenge this year because of short pasture supplies and the questionable nutritional value of this year’s hay crop. “Pay very close attention to body condition score in September and be prepared to wean, if necessary,” said Gene Schmitz, University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – USDA released the July Cattle on Feed Report as well as the biannual Cattle Inventory report last Friday. They also released the latest Cold Storage report. Cattle inventory was reported down 2% with cattle on feed for July up slightly. According to livestock analysts, the latest Cattle on Feed report from the […]
MANHATTAN, KS – Just as babies are first introduced to solid foods in their diets while still relying on milk as their primary nutrient source, young calves in some beef operations are offered feed prior to being weaned from the cow, said the beef cattle experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute. Speaking on […]
STURGIS, SD – A wide-ranging spring blizzard covering parts of Montana and South Dakota and most of North Dakota may very well be a drought-breaker. But it’s also bound to be a heart-breaker. The storm has dumped over two feet of blowing snow in some areas where spring calving is underway. Larry Kahl is a […]
BILLINGS, MT – Stockmen throughout much of the West are dealing a “grand slam” of tough events—severe drought, grasshoppers, fire and extreme heat. Trying to keep cattle healthy and well fed when there isn’t much hay or grass around, as well as keeping your business afloat, has called for hard decisions and creativity. The Montana […]
MANHATTAN, KS – With the year we’ve all been through, most would agree that everyone have an increased awareness of how vaccinations and immunity are connected. Not only is this true for people, but it is for cattle as well, and the timing of when calves should be vaccinated will be somewhat dependent on when […]
MANHATTAN, KS – Just as college students may feel anxious when they leave their homes and return to campus, fall is also a time when spring-born calves are separated from their mothers and stress ensues. To minimize the stress felt by calves, the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute offered several management strategies […]
WASHINGTON, DC -The June25 Cattle on Feed (COF) report is modestly friendly with placements a couple percentage points under most guesses. Marketings were in line with expectations leaving COF even with last year. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head […]
