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Planning before shipping cattle can save big dollars in reduced shrink

Keeping an eye on the clock when it’s time to gather and load cattle might be the most powerful way to manage shrink.  

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Commentary

The fallout from the DNA revolution

Is the DNA revolution pushing change faster than we can deal with it?

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KEEP IT REAL
In the pasture

In the feedlot

At harvest

 

Photo Gallery

National Guard assists in livestock relief efforts

In response to pleas for help to get hay to cattle stranded in isolated locations due to massive flooding, National Guard units brought in Chinook helicopters and dropped hay to starving cattle.

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By protecting cattle against up to 13 respiratory, reproductive and leptospirosis diseases, gain confidence in the well-being of your animals — and your bottom line.
 

Commentary

Unity of purpose or uniformity of beliefs: Where do you stand?

It should not be difficult as an industry to be unified in purpose. Our differences should make us greater.

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It takes a hefty baler & rugged rake to withstand the tough conditions paired with tight timeframes of baling cornstalks. Review this checklist to make sure you are ready.
 

Cattle Market Wrap Up

Another big run of feeder cattle, slaughter cows

Feeder cattle prices were held steady to $2 higher. Slaughter cows were mostly lower, but another big run came to town as ranchers start culling.

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Industry At A Glance

Here cometh the Holsteins

NBQA data show the beef herd is predominantly black-hided. While that’s no surprise, the surge in dairy breeds in the beef market may be.

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BEEF Editors' Blog

Have you hugged your cattle hauler today?

Becoming an astronaut is no easy task. It takes guts, brains, hard work and the willingness to take big risks. Sounds a lot like ranching.

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GMX Advantage from Zoetis can help you avoid costly mistakes by aiding in the selection of the right heifers for your herd.
 

Industry Voice

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Better BRD control starts with your veterinary relationship

When you’re in an emergency room, the doctor treats your immediate problem. But at your family physician’s office, your doctor works to prevent a trip to the emergency room in the first place. Is your relationship with your veterinarian reactive, ...

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This symposium will present the phases of succession planning, helping you to start the conversation and create a vision for your ranch’s success and future. Learn more and register.
 

Digital Edition

September BEEF Magazine

The September issue of BEEF magazine is online in a convenient format you can read anywhere.

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