Livestock
2016 Archive
Compendium of Veterinary Products (CVP Vet) app gives answers
Proper administration and use of antibiotics and other animal health products is an absolute necessity, not only for the product to be as effective as possible, but to minimize animal discomfort and...
Proper bull selection can increase return on investment
The past few years have seen a dramatic downturn in calf prices from historic highs to the lowest prices in four or five years. Unfortunately, some input prices are slow to come down while other...
Cattle sellers should consult sale barn on yearling criteria
One of the best cattle marketing strategies in the current market is to turn a calf into a yearling.
Timeliness plays critical role in agricultural operations
In some instances, the benefit of timeliness can be measured.
Regional ranchers should reconsider default fall-calving
Fall-calving producers fall into two scenarios: deliberate and default.
Magnets can help prevent hardware disease in cattle herds
Cattle commonly swallow foreign objects, which sometimes causes hardware disease.
Consultant offers strategies for cattle marketing decisions
The downward spiraling cattle market has caused great grief. What's the best strategy going forward?
Managing to manage
During the weekend leading up to my week of management, I prayed hard that the week might be easy. Apparently that's not what was in the plan, and honestly I am OK with it.
Record-keeping promotes decision-making success
Record-keeping is just as vital to a farm or ranch as fixing fence, cutting hay and working cattle.
Survey examines Oklahoma, Texas meat goat industry
We surveyed meat goat producers to better understand the industry and discover potential benefits and challenges.