by Doug Mayo | Nov 16, 2018
This week’s featured video was produced by Feedstuffs Magazine to highlight an innovation being pilot tested at a Cargill cattle packing plant. They are evaluating remote control robotic cowboys that can move finished cattle though the pens and into the packing...
by external | Nov 9, 2018
Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist The fall breeding season starts very soon. If you have not assessed your bull battery recently, time is slipping away. Contact your large animal veterinarian to make arrangements to see that...
by Chris Prevatt | Sep 28, 2018
Cattle on Feed Report On Friday, September 21st the monthly USDA-NASS Cattle on Feed Report was released. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the number of cattle and calves on feed (Feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity) for the slaughter market in...
by Doug Mayo | Sep 28, 2018
The summer of 2018 has been very challenging for hay production. The combination of frequent rainfall, and heavy downpours have prevented timely harvest, and also diminished the quality of the hay produced. The days are getting shorter, grass growth has slowed, so...
by Doug Mayo | Aug 17, 2018
Brad Buck, UF/IFAS Communications Services Cattle are a little like humans: They are more productive when they are cooler. With cattle, a cooler body helps with meat and dairy production, new University of Florida research shows. “Cows with shorter hair are...
