Have you ever gone through the steps to prepare a child for kindergarten? Randall Raymond, director of research and veterinary services at Simplot Livestock, says it’s the same philosophy to make sure calves are ready for the feedyard, to maximize margins and increase efficiency: “Always have the next step in mind.”
Raymond shares seven steps to help beef producers think ahead and manage calves to top the market:
1. Genetics. Crossbreed to make the most of heterosis. Raymond says Simplot Livestock’s herd consists of…
