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Developing High Quality Replacement Heifers
Diet during development plays a crucial role in the calves future says R.Funston, University of Nebraska, West Central Research and Extension Center, North Platte; J.Martin, Great Plains Livestock Consulting, Eagle, and A.Roberts, USDA, ARS, Fort Keogh...
Diet during development plays a crucial role in the calves future says R.Funston, University of Nebraska, West Central Research and Extension Center, North Platte; J.Martin, Great Plains Livestock Consulting, Eagle, and A.Roberts, USDA, ARS, Fort Keogh...
Changing The Dry Cow Mindset
This paper, from Jantijn Swinkels and Rinse Jan Boersma of Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, reviews the principle issues and attitudes concerning the dry cow period and the role of 60-day antimicrobial dry cow therapy. Summarised by Charlotte...
This paper, from Jantijn Swinkels and Rinse Jan Boersma of Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, reviews the principle issues and attitudes concerning the dry cow period and the role of 60-day antimicrobial dry cow therapy. Summarised by Charlotte...
A Basic Look At Salmonella
The beef industry has been cited as a model for other commodities to follow in addressing food safety challenges. Beef producers and processors know that without a safe product consumers can feel confident in, the marketplace for beef would not exist....
The beef industry has been cited as a model for other commodities to follow in addressing food safety challenges. Beef producers and processors know that without a safe product consumers can feel confident in, the marketplace for beef would not exist....
Beef From Market Cows: Feeding
The third in this three part feature from the Center for Research & Knowledge Management in the Department of Research, Education & Innovation at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association looks at the classification of market cows.
The third in this three part feature from the Center for Research & Knowledge Management in the Department of Research, Education & Innovation at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association looks at the classification of market cows.
Is Dairy Cow Fertility A Lost Cause?
A sea change in farmers' attitudes is needed if the problem of poor fertility is to be solved in the modern dairy cow population, says Marco Winters, head of genetics for DairyCo Breeding+, in an article written for Dairy Farmer.
A sea change in farmers' attitudes is needed if the problem of poor fertility is to be solved in the modern dairy cow population, says Marco Winters, head of genetics for DairyCo Breeding+, in an article written for Dairy Farmer.
Irish Situation And Outlook For Dairying
A sharp rise in international butter and powder prices, coupled with favourable exchange rate movements has seen a strong recovery in Irish milk prices in the peak milk production season. With overall production costs largely unchanged, this means that...
A sharp rise in international butter and powder prices, coupled with favourable exchange rate movements has seen a strong recovery in Irish milk prices in the peak milk production season. With overall production costs largely unchanged, this means that...
Irish Situation And Outlook For Beef
This paper considers the economic situation on four Irish cattle enterprises in 2010. The four enterprises examined are single suckling, weanling to store, store to finish and cattle rearing on dairy farms.
This paper considers the economic situation on four Irish cattle enterprises in 2010. The four enterprises examined are single suckling, weanling to store, store to finish and cattle rearing on dairy farms.
US Livestock And Dairy Outlook - August 2010
The 1 July 2010 Cattle report indicates that feeder cattle prices and the current series of profitable months of feeding cattle have not been enough to motivate beef cow herd expansion. As a result, cow slaughter continues at a high rate, setting...
The 1 July 2010 Cattle report indicates that feeder cattle prices and the current series of profitable months of feeding cattle have not been enough to motivate beef cow herd expansion. As a result, cow slaughter continues at a high rate, setting...
A Basic Look At E.coli O157:H7
Without a doubt, safety is “job one” for the beef industry. That’s why cattle producers and beef processors have devoted millions of dollars to improving beef safety, say the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Research Team.
Without a doubt, safety is “job one” for the beef industry. That’s why cattle producers and beef processors have devoted millions of dollars to improving beef safety, say the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Research Team.
Beef From Market Cows: Palatability
The first of this three part feature from the Center for Research & Knowledge Management in the Department of Research, Education & Innovation at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association looks at the palatability of beef from market cows.
The first of this three part feature from the Center for Research & Knowledge Management in the Department of Research, Education & Innovation at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association looks at the palatability of beef from market cows.
US Feed Outlook - August 2010
The 2010 corn crop is forecast to be a new record, according to USDA Economic Research Service.
The 2010 corn crop is forecast to be a new record, according to USDA Economic Research Service.
Overstocking: At The Stall And The Feed Bunk
Overstocking typically occurs in two areas of the barn: at the freestall and at the feed bunk. Producers overstock dairy cattle to save building costs, or because herds grow before barns can be expanded to accommodate more cows, say experts from...
Overstocking typically occurs in two areas of the barn: at the freestall and at the feed bunk. Producers overstock dairy cattle to save building costs, or because herds grow before barns can be expanded to accommodate more cows, say experts from...
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - August 2010
Whilst slaughter of cattle is expected to increase, lower carcase weights mean that beef production is expected to be slightly lower than estimated. Milk production is expected to increase, as herds increase and cows productivity increases, according...
Whilst slaughter of cattle is expected to increase, lower carcase weights mean that beef production is expected to be slightly lower than estimated. Milk production is expected to increase, as herds increase and cows productivity increases, according...
Opportunities For UK Offal
What are the export opportunities for UK offal, asked Dr Phil Hadley, South West Regional Manager for English Beef and Lamb Executive at Beef Expo 2010. Charlotte Johnston, TheCattleSite junior editor reports.
What are the export opportunities for UK offal, asked Dr Phil Hadley, South West Regional Manager for English Beef and Lamb Executive at Beef Expo 2010. Charlotte Johnston, TheCattleSite junior editor reports.
Dairy: World Markets And Trade
During the first half of 2010, international dairy markets were surprisingly strong with the price of Oceania butter and cheese averaging around $4,000 ton while skimmed milk powder (SMP) averaged above $3,000 ton.
During the first half of 2010, international dairy markets were surprisingly strong with the price of Oceania butter and cheese averaging around $4,000 ton while skimmed milk powder (SMP) averaged above $3,000 ton.
