Source: Nebraska Cattleman Magazine By Shaye Koester, Contributing Writer Processing and housing facilities are a necessity for livestock producers. They contribute to animal welfare, animal [...]
By Mary Drewnoski, Ph.D., Beef Systems Specialist, University of Nebraska Source: Nebraska Cattleman Magazine Many of the species promoted and utilized as cover crops can be excellent forage [...]
Supplies, Rules and Plans to Prepare for Veterinary Emergencies and Urgencies My parents were married May 21, 1977, and as was customary, they received a set of travel luggage in […]
For cow-calf producers during a year of normal rainfall in the Midwest, a detailed grazing plan to manage resources in an efficient and productive manner can be supportive. In 2021, […]
This year has been anything but low key in west central South Dakota where my wife and I, along with our two children, operate our cow-calf, stocker-backgrounder and custom grazing […]
How Smart Storage Options Can Help Maintain Feed Quality Like many areas across the country, Nebraska has seen a vast range of rainfall from the northwest to the southeast in […]
This year’s increasing and volatile corn prices have producers and cattle feeders watching every penny – and every kernel – in an effort to improve feed efficiency and profitability. Pablo […]
Early weaning is typically defined as weaning before calves are 150 days of age. In extreme cases, beef calves may be weaned at 45 days of age, but more commonly, […]
Many differing perspectives require compromises in policy, which means a broader vision for the entire industry. The policy process at Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) can sometimes be tedious as members [...]
Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) has had a long-term policy in support of animal disease traceability housed in the Animal Health and Nutrition Committee. Whether the disease is tuberculosis, bovine [...]