by Matt Hersom | Dec 18, 2015
Dr. Matt Hersom, Associate Professor, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida The body condition score of a cow and the herd overall is the best indicator of past nutritional status or success of the overall nutritional...
by Doug Mayo | Dec 11, 2015
Chris Prevatt, UF/IFAS Livestock Economist The August 2016 Feeder Cattle futures contract declined by $16.38/cwt. during November. Based on this futures price decrease, August Feeder Cattle revenues decreased by approximately $122.85/hd. ($16.38/cwt. *7.5 cwt.) on a...
by Doug Mayo | Nov 6, 2015
Chris Prevatt, UF/IFAS Livestock Economist The August 2016 Feeder Cattle futures contract made a $13.20/cwt. price improvement during October. Based on this futures price increase, August Feeder Cattle revenues increased by approximately $99.00/hd. ($13.20/cwt. * 7.5...
by external | Oct 30, 2015
Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist Body condition score at calving is the single most important trait determining when a cow resumes heat cycles and therefore when she is likely to re-conceive for the next calf crop. However, it...
by Cliff Lamb | Oct 9, 2015
Cliff Lamb, University of Florida – North Florida Research and Education Center, Marianna, FL Estrous synchronization (ES) and artificial insemination (AI) are reproductive management tools that have been available to beef producers for over 50 years. Synchronization...
by Mark Mauldin | Oct 9, 2015
While these recent “cool” snaps have provided a welcome break from the summer heat, they bring with them a reminder that production from perennial pasture grasses are slowing down and will soon be dormant for the winter. Deciding how to meet the nutritional needs of...
