Tag: beef cattle
Pa. performance-tested bull sale grosses more than $286,000
Beef producers earned $286,300 for top-quality bulls at the 45th Pennsylvania Performance-Tested Bull Sale.
Vitamin shortages are a threat, but can be managed
Find out what can be done to reduce vitamin supplementation costs and what can be done if you cannot find any vitamin A.
Performance test bull sale March 30
The 45th Performance-Tested Bull Sale will be held March 30, at noon, at Pennsylvania's Livestock Evaluation Center in Rock Springs, Centre County.
Planning for summer calf care
Some studies comparing summer to winter calf growth show calves grow better in the winter. Learn how to keep your calves cool and eating in the summer.
Cattlemen need to be on lookout for fake news
A few months ago, a veterinarian wrote a column on ideal cow size, naming 750 to 900 lb. as the ideal with little more than "observations" to back it up.
How to select quality replacement heifers
The selection of replacement heifers is important to the beef herd as a whole but can be costly. Use the following tips to make the right selections.
Hereford sires accepted in Integrity Beef Alliance
The Integrity Beef Alliance, a program focused on quality and uniform, preconditioned cattle, is now accepting Hereford bulls in its terminal program.
Demand more when buying a herd sire
There's a lot to consider when purchasing a herd bull. Learn how to evaluate potential sires and get the most for your money, while improving your herd.
Angus foot score EPDs launched
Angus Genetics, Inc. released two new foot score research expected progeny differences. The first of its kind in the U.S. for beef cattle.
BQA launches transportation training
Beef Quality Assurance Transportation provides cattle producers and haulers with comprehensive training based on their roles in the cattle industry.
