BROOKINGS, S.D. - Given the current economic situation, when it comes to raising their own replacement heifers, cattle producers need to sharpen their pencils and to ensure profits are still there at ...

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 ...

Beyond the challenge of balancing cow size with terminal performance, cow-calf operations frequently assess efficiency on a ...

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 ...

K-State beef cattle experts say strategic breed diversity and careful genetic planning are key to capturing the full benefits ...

This isn’t a yes or no answer as there are several factors in play, including economics, feed availability and quality, and ...

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 ...