Winter Grazing Cattle to Save on Feed Costs
Feeding cattle harvested forages all winter can be expensive. This is especially true in drought years when pastures dry up sooner than expected or in …
Best Winter Forages for Grazing Cattle
Developing a fall and winter grazing plan can help you save money on winter feed costs. The less you spend on harvested forages, the better, right? …
3 Tips for Reducing Hay Waste this Winter
Reducing hay waste is the winter goal, especially in years with drought and hay shortages. As supply continues shrinking and demand increases, hay is …
5 Tips for High-Quality Corn Stalk Bales
With fall and winter right around the corner, farmers and ranchers might look at their hay supply and hope it lasts. With the drought, hay shortages …
Weaning Calves With GFI 263
Weaning is one of the most stressful times in a young calf’s life. Similar to a preschooler’s first day of school, calves are taken from their mother, …
How to Add Cow Body Condition After Weaning
Body condition is king on every cow-calf operation. It impacts everything: post-partum cycling, successful breeding, abortion rates, weak calves at …
GFI 263: What it Means for Your Cattle Herd
Herd health is every farmer and rancher’s top priority. When cattle get sick, you treat them. However, as consumers continue to have more questions …
Understanding Calf Pneumonia: What You Need to Know
Summer is usually a calm time for beef producers. Calving is done, breeding is in progress, and weaning is still a few months away. Your cows are …
Why Heat Stress Equals Gut Stress in Cattle
As temperatures and humidity levels reach above 80 degrees Fahrenheit, beef cows experience physiological stress trying to deal with their heat load. …
How Garlic Can Help Minimize Pink Eye in Cattle
Flies are enemy number one on most ranches, and with good reason. They spread diseases such as infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) or pink …