by Nick Simmons | Feb 17, 2017
One of the toughest decisions for producers to make is to when to pull the trigger to cull or sell off breeding animals from their herd. Often times these cows have been part of the production cycle on a farm for several years, and have made a significant contribution...
by Kalyn Waters | Feb 17, 2017
Synchronization protocols can be confusing, especially for producers new to Artificial Insemination (A.I.), however with a new product on the market, even the most experienced producers need to be aware of dosage differences in prostaglandin products, even if they...
by Doug Mayo | Feb 17, 2017
The 32nd annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference & Trade Show was held on February 8, 2017 in Marianna, at the Jackson County Extension Office. Five speakers provided information to help beef cattle ranchers focus on “Crucial Management in Challenging...
by Chris Prevatt | Feb 10, 2017
The August 2017 Feeder Cattle futures contract decreased by $1.20/cwt. during January. Based on this futures price decrease, August Feeder Cattle revenues decreased by approximately $9.00/head ($1.20/cwt. * 7.5 cwt.) on a 750-pound feeder steer which amounts to...
by external | Feb 10, 2017
Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist Prepare before you pull (that difficult birth) Before applying the obstetrical (OB) chains to “pull” a calf during a difficult birth, a proper analysis of the situation must be...
by Doug Mayo | Feb 10, 2017
UF/IFAS Beef Cattle & Forage Specialists, and County Extension Agents serving the Florida Panhandle developed a basic management calendar for cattle producers in the region. The purpose of this calendar is to provide reminders for management techniques with...
