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A Systematic Approach To Bull Buying
With the onset of bull buying season, having a systematic approach to finding and identifying the “right” bull is imperative, says Dr Scott P. Greiner Extension Animal Scientist, Virginia University Tech.
With the onset of bull buying season, having a systematic approach to finding and identifying the “right” bull is imperative, says Dr Scott P. Greiner Extension Animal Scientist, Virginia University Tech.
Bull Check-Ups
This period of late winter to early spring brings a lot of activity to southwest Missouri's beef cow-calf operations, according to David Burton, Civic Communications Specialist.
This period of late winter to early spring brings a lot of activity to southwest Missouri's beef cow-calf operations, according to David Burton, Civic Communications Specialist.
US Feed Outlook - March 2010
Global coarse grain production is up less than the increase in corn because of a reduction in barley production and small declines for mixed grain and rye in the EU, according to this month's Feed Outlook Report from USDA Economic Research Service...
Global coarse grain production is up less than the increase in corn because of a reduction in barley production and small declines for mixed grain and rye in the EU, according to this month's Feed Outlook Report from USDA Economic Research Service...
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - March 2010
Carcase weights appear lower likely due to winter weather causing stress to cattle, according to the USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. Tighter meat supplies are expected to push beef prices up. Milk production is likely to increase...
Carcase weights appear lower likely due to winter weather causing stress to cattle, according to the USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. Tighter meat supplies are expected to push beef prices up. Milk production is likely to increase...
Food Technology Vital To Feeding Growing World Population
To feed a world population projected to exceed nine billion people by 2050, technology that can enhance food production will be a significant asset, according to a Kansas State University agricultural economist.
To feed a world population projected to exceed nine billion people by 2050, technology that can enhance food production will be a significant asset, according to a Kansas State University agricultural economist.
Welfare Issues Associated With Calving
Speaking at the recent British Cattle Veterinary Association conference John Fishwick from the Royal Veterinary College discusses welfare issues associated with calving and how the veterinarian can help reduce potential problems. Charlotte Johnston TheCattleSite...
Speaking at the recent British Cattle Veterinary Association conference John Fishwick from the Royal Veterinary College discusses welfare issues associated with calving and how the veterinarian can help reduce potential problems. Charlotte Johnston TheCattleSite...
Vaccines And Microbials To Control E.Coli
Since E.Coli 0157 was recognised as a serious food safety issue in the 1980's following a poisoning outbreak in the US in hamburgers, there have been numerous attempts to institute controls, writes TheCattleSite senior Editor, Chris Harris.
Since E.Coli 0157 was recognised as a serious food safety issue in the 1980's following a poisoning outbreak in the US in hamburgers, there have been numerous attempts to institute controls, writes TheCattleSite senior Editor, Chris Harris.
Nutritional Impacts On Health
At a recent Virignia Livestock extension web seminar, Dr John Currin, DVM said that without proper nutrition even the best herd health programme will fail. Summarised by Charlotte Johnston, TheCattleSite junior editor.
At a recent Virignia Livestock extension web seminar, Dr John Currin, DVM said that without proper nutrition even the best herd health programme will fail. Summarised by Charlotte Johnston, TheCattleSite junior editor.
Cold Stress And Newborn Calves
Calf survival in northern climates can be a challenge, according to Lanette Butler Extension Educator, Russ Daly Extension Veterinarian, and Cody Wright Extension Beef Specialist.
Calf survival in northern climates can be a challenge, according to Lanette Butler Extension Educator, Russ Daly Extension Veterinarian, and Cody Wright Extension Beef Specialist.
Livestock and Products Semi-Annual 2010 - EU-27
According to the latest GAIN Report from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), bluetongue continues to remain widespread in the European Union, but most commercial herds have acquired immunity through past infections as well as from vaccinations.
According to the latest GAIN Report from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), bluetongue continues to remain widespread in the European Union, but most commercial herds have acquired immunity through past infections as well as from vaccinations.
Financial Crisis Still Hurting US Beef Trade
Long term cattle supplies in the US are going to fall by another one to 1.5 per cent over this year, writes TheCattleSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Long term cattle supplies in the US are going to fall by another one to 1.5 per cent over this year, writes TheCattleSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
US Beef And Dairy Outlook Report - February 2010
Liquidation has led to a further decline in the national cow herd, however with a fall in corn prices expected there is the potential for producers to increase beef production. The fall in herd numbers is likely to affect the dairy industry as well with...
Liquidation has led to a further decline in the national cow herd, however with a fall in corn prices expected there is the potential for producers to increase beef production. The fall in herd numbers is likely to affect the dairy industry as well with...
A Natural Alternative to Antibiotics in Animal Feed
Binding molecules from seaweed extracts within the molecular layers of natural clays makes the clay ten times more efficient at adsorbing the harmful fungal toxins which are commonly found in animal feed. The resulting new hybrid product has a huge potential...
Binding molecules from seaweed extracts within the molecular layers of natural clays makes the clay ten times more efficient at adsorbing the harmful fungal toxins which are commonly found in animal feed. The resulting new hybrid product has a huge potential...
Future Of CAP Post 2013
With talks on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in full swing, Charlotte Johnston, TheCattleSite junior editor speaks with Tom Hind, Head of Economics and International Affairs for the National Farmers' Union (NFU) to find out what post...
With talks on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in full swing, Charlotte Johnston, TheCattleSite junior editor speaks with Tom Hind, Head of Economics and International Affairs for the National Farmers' Union (NFU) to find out what post...
Success With Sexed Semen
Sexed semen has been operating for over 10 years. Charlotte Johnston, The CattleSite junior editor speaks with Hugh Pocock from Cogent UK to find out how it works and what the benefits are.
Sexed semen has been operating for over 10 years. Charlotte Johnston, The CattleSite junior editor speaks with Hugh Pocock from Cogent UK to find out how it works and what the benefits are.
