Farm Management
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Systems Thinking
On today’s episode of Cattle HQ, former Cow/Calf Field Specialist, Kiernan Brandt sits down with Dr. Hector Menendez of South Dakota State University and Dr. Benjamin Turner of Texas A&M Kingsville to talk a systems approach to early weaning first calf heifers.
Bovine Congestive Heart Failure
In this episode of Cattle HQ, Olivia Amundson and Kiernan Brandt, former SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialists, discuss bovine congestive heart failure and health alongside Brian Vander Ley, University of Nebraska Veterinary Epidemiology Field Specialist and Interim Director of the Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center.
Fall Cattle Markets with Matt Dierson
In this episode join Kiernan Brandt and Olivia Amundson, former SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialists, as they talk with Matt Dierson, SDSU Extension Risk/Business Management Specialist about Fall cattle markets and current market values.
Reducing Development Costs for Replacement Heifers
Regardless of how efficiently reproductive success is managed on the ranch, beef producers are tasked annually with incorporating new females into the herd in the form of replacement heifers.
Calving Distribution Affects Herd Health
When the calving season is consolidated, nutritional requirements are more synchronous across the herd, and these benefits extend beyond improved feed management.
Can Early Weaning Benefit First-Calf Heifers?
First-calf heifers pose specific challenges for cattle producers. Learn how strategic weaning decisions can impact the performance and profitability of this challenging group.
Registration Now Open for SDSU Beef Day
October 26, 2023
This year’s event will be held virtually Tuesday, February 9 and will begin at 1 p.m. CST.
Guidelines for Livestock Windbreaks
Livestock grazing open crop residue fields or large pastures can be left exposed during extreme bouts of cold. Ensuring that cattle and any other livestock being pastured in exposed areas have adequate access to shelter to escape the wind and cold is especially important.
Buying Bulls With a Plan
Selecting new herd sires is an annual process for beef producers. Learn tips for selecting the correct herd sire for your operation that will progress your operation and improve your cattle.
Meat Inspection in South Dakota: Requirements and Resources for Processing and Selling Meat
If you are considering marketing your animals directly to consumers it is important to understand the inspection requirements for selling meat directly to consumers.