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Keep Heifer Development Costs In Check

Profit Tip: Keep Heifer Development Costs In Check

January 2015

Cow/calf producers have experienced some of the best times in recent history of the beef industry. Total calf inventory has been low and demand for calves has been high resulting in good calf prices. It is critical to explore opportunities to continue to reduce costs.

Manage Body Condition By Timing Weaning

Profit Tip: Manage Body Condition By Timing Weaning

January 2015

Feeding Your Culls May Be An Effective Marketing and Management Strategy

Profit Tip: Feeding Your Culls may be an Effective Marketing and Management Strategy

January 2015

Mineral Considerations for Beef Cows

Profit Tip: Mineral Considerations for Beef Cows

January 2015

Feed costs, labor costs, fuel costs and machinery costs have contributed to the increase in cow costs. Mineral cost, especially phosphorus costs have increased substantially this year. Mineral costs are not a major costs as compared to other costs such as harvested feed costs, but as producers strive to remain competitive in a climate where costs continue to go up, they will need to push the pencil on every management decision.

Forage Feeding Losses Can Add Up

Profit Tip: Forage Feeding Losses Can Add Up

January 2015

Forage feeding losses can be as high as 25 to 45 percent of the forage delivered to the cow herd.  Livestock trample, over consume, foul on, and use for bedding 25 to 45 percent of the hay when it is fed with no restrictions or is not processed.

Calving and Colostrum

Producer Question from 2012

Q.  How soon after calving and how much colostrum should a calf get especially after being part of a difficult birth? (April 3, 2012)