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  • Proactive herd management a must during drought
  • Strategic cowherd destocking to promote future rebuilding
  • Risk management strategies to consider for your herd

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beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

Proactive herd management a must during drought

Producers encouraged to prioritize retaining reproductively efficient females when making culling decisions.

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beefmagazine.com /3 weeks ago

Strategic cowherd destocking to promote future rebuilding

Young heifers offer flexibility and tax advantages when rebuilding cowherds after extended dry periods impact forage availability in the region.

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beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

Risk management strategies to consider for your herd

K-State Beef Cattle Institute experts discuss protecting profitability amid market volatility and drought concerns.

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beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

Moving to confinement barns takes a big leap in management

Don’t overlook the human resources needed to properly manage overall animal well-being in a confinement facility.

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brownfieldagnews.com /3 weeks ago

Asian Longhorned tick spread forces cattle producers to change herd management strategies

A cattle producer from Missouri says animal health issues are a top concern right now. Freddie Keaton raises cattle in south central Missouri, and is president of the Independent C...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

OSU Extension beef school focused on improving herd management

A new Ohio State University Extension program is focused on improving long-term herd management. Garth Ruff says OSU Extension’s Beef Cattle Artificial Insemination School is helpi...

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beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

Finding the right cow size for your herd

K-State beef cattle veterinarians say cow size can impact herd efficiency and productivity, but determining what’s best for your herd means considering geographic location and fora...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Controlling replacement heifer costs while maintaining quality

As costs surge, farmers can look to streamline raising replacement cows by taking strategic steps to minimise cost while not compromising on the heifer’s health or fertility. Heife...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Cattle farmers face a new era in worm control

Parasite control in cattle is changing. With all wormers now requiring a veterinary prescription, cattle farmers are being encouraged to move away from routine dosing and towards m...

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beefmagazine.com /4 weeks ago

Building better cows

K-State beef cattle experts discuss how genetics, health and management decisions shape a heifer's lifetime productivity.

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beefmagazine.com /1 week ago

Beyond virtual fencing and into active on-ranch performance management

LIVE STREAM THURSDAY, JULY 9 AT 1 PM CT - As ranching operations grow more complex, a clearer picture into pasture performance and grazing outcomes is increasingly important.

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

‘Ruthless’ breeding and grass management in Galway

Ger and Enda Armstrong are milking 137 cows in partnership in Kilcolgan, Co. Galway, with a strong focus on breeding and grassland management. Ger always ran a high-quality farm, w...

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beefmagazine.com /1 week ago

K-State graduate student explores cattle grazing as invasive grass management tool

Tasha Macholan studies whether strategic supplementation can support calf gains while improving long-term pasture management.

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

New World screwworm detection in Texas highlights improved tools but ongoing cattle management challenges

A cow/calf operator from Texas says this incursion of New World screwworm is much different than what cattle producers faced in the 1970s.  Stephen Diebel tells Brownfield, “We hav...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Controlling parasites in calves at pasture

With rain forecast once again after the warm weekend, parasites will be thriving and putting young calves at risk. Parasites such as gut worms become a real issue when the weather...

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beefcentral.com /1 week ago

Setting a framework for heifers – what northern and southern research shows

Producers who manage joining weight, maintain body condition and make balanced selection decisions are building the foundation for more productive breeding herds over the long term...

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beefmagazine.com /1 week ago

Build cows that stay: Smarter heifer development for long-term productivity

Setting replacement heifers up for cowherd longevity is more than achieving a first pregnancy. It requires building females that remain productive within the constraints of their p...

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beefmagazine.com /1 week ago

As drought continues, cattle farmers must manage heat stress in herds, pastures

As the high summer temperatures compound long-term drought conditions, taking steps to protect both cattle and the pastures that feed them is key to profitability and survivability...

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beefmagazine.com /1 week ago

Cowherd inventory: Maybe this will be the year to turn the corner

First-half 2026 beef cow slaughter rate is the lowest on record, suggesting producers may add roughly 500,000 head to the herd by year's end.

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beefmagazine.com /1 day ago

Integrating prescribed fire into grazing management

Recently burned pastures offer improved forage nutritive value for cattle and ecosystem health benefits.

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beefmagazine.com /3 weeks ago

Monitoring water sources to protect herd health

K-State Beef Cattle Institute experts discuss neurological issues in cattle which may occur from lack of water or poor water quality.

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Herd improvement focus of Illinois Beef Quality Showcase

Some beef producers are focusing on improving the quality of their herds. Shannon Welsh, president of the Illinois Beef Association, says the organization’s Beef Quality Showcase i...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Keeping on top of targets as heifers get to grass

Between breeding and field work, this week was hectic for farmers, but it is critical they do not take their eye of the ball when it comes to calves at grass. It can be easy to hal...

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beefmagazine.com /2 weeks ago

Halter launches Beef Pro upgrade

New product layers grazing data, planning tools and animal behavior insights onto its virtual fencing platform.

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