Articles about the production of beef cattle and livestock.
| AFLATOXIN MOST PROBLEMATIC OF THE MYCOTOXINS |
| 11/24/2009 02:50 PM |
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In part 1 of this series we began a discussion on the effects of mycotoxins in beef cattle. To review, remember that mycotoxins are chemical agents (toxins) produced by a wide variety of naturally existing fungi.
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| COW CREEK RANCH HOSTS ANNUAL BULL AND FEMALE SALE |
| 11/24/2009 02:49 PM |
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Cow Creek Ranch's proven track record of supplying reliable, durable, long-lasting bulls set the foundation for robust demand of Cow Creek Ranch genetics on October 9 and 10, 2009, at Cow Creek Ranch near Aliceville, Ala.
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| LONGEVITY AND FERTILITY ARE PROFIT DRIVERS FOR CATTLE OPERATIONS |
| 11/23/2009 02:01 PM |
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Producers in the 21st century beef industry come better prepared than ever before. Continued education programs and an abundance of online resources help cattlemen stay well informed. Record keeping practices have improved and cattlemen have a good handle on the costs associated with their operation.
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| IT'S THE PITTS -- IT'S THE PITTS MUSEUM |
| 11/23/2009 02:01 PM |
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Mrs. Samuel recently brought her second grade class to my house to see my collection of cowboy collectibles. The kids were awestruck by the visit but it wasn't because of my old bits, spurs and canes made from the reproductive organs of bulls. No, they had gaping mouths and inquiring minds because apparently my wife and I are living in the dark ages.
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| PROTECTING YOUNG BUCKS INCREASES HERD POTENTIAL |
| 11/20/2009 01:44 PM |
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Mississippi State University research has found that protecting young bucks improves herd health and creates a better hunting experience.
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| GRID PREMIUMS SHOW BENEFITS OF VALUE-BASED MARKETING |
| 11/17/2009 03:03 PM |
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When you get a bonus on grid cattle, sometimes it's easier to count your blessings than to ask why.
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| AUGUST PORK AND BEEF EXPORTS DOWN FROM 2008 |
| 11/17/2009 03:02 PM |
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While selected markets performed very well, the global pace of U.S. pork and beef exports lost ground in August compared to 2008, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
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| BEEF INDUSTRY NEEDS MORE FEED-EFFICIENCY DATA |
| 11/16/2009 02:59 PM |
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Feed accounts for 65 percent to 80 percent of total beef-production costs. With grain prices at their highest levels ever, finding a way to lower those costs is important to cattle producers.
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| DEMAND FOR CAB HAS HELD UP WELL |
| 11/16/2009 02:59 PM |
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When times are lean, sales of luxury items are typically the first to fall off. However, when it comes to beef, it appears that consumer demand for the higher quality and pricier Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand held up better than that for USDA Choice or lower grade beef.
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| RESEARCH PAPER LOOKS AT UPSWING IN QUALITY GRADES |
| 11/13/2009 02:46 PM |
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Three years ago, a 30-year decline in beef quality grades was apparent, with only half of fed cattle grading USDA Choice. The Choice/Select spread hit record highs in 2006, but today the picture is much different. July figures show 60.1 percent of the harvest mix graded Choice the first half of this year, but why?
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| SECOND ANNUAL DUCK RIVER ANGUS CLASSIC HELD OCTOBER 17 |
| 11/13/2009 02:45 PM |
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The Second Annual Duck River Angus Classic was held October 17, 2009 in Columbia, Tenn.
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| AS COWS EAT, SO GROW THE CALVES |
| 11/12/2009 02:58 PM |
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Your cowherd checklist might look pretty sparse after the calves are weaned and rebreeding is confirmed. Maybe the cows regained some condition and they're coasting now on crop residue. Next item would be, what, calving?
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