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Veterinarian perspectives from the birthing barn: Part 1

There are few moments more special on the farm than welcoming in a newborn to your herd.   Whether you’re foaling, calving, kidding or lambing, some may be surprised how similar the process is. Let’s review readiness prep and signs of labor – while there could be some species-specific differences, much of this information is […]

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RaboResearch: Uncertainty ahead for beef industry

According to a new report from Rabobank, 2022 was a year to remember for the global beef industry, with record retail and farmgate prices in many regions due to strong consumer demand and limited supplies. Brazil also achieved record export volumes and returns thanks to growing Chinese demand. However, consumer sentiment softened in late 2022, […]

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Replacement heifer dynamics | Beef Magazine

Drought-accelerated herd liquidation the past two years has made the beef cow herd the smallest in 61 years.  With continuing drought conditions, it is uncertain when, but it is certain that there will strong interest in rebuilding the herd whenever conditions permit.  Leaving aside the question of more drought, what is possible in 2023 given […]

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U.S. beef cattle inventory lowest since 1962

Beef cattle inventories across the United States are at their lowest point in more than six decades, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In its biannual cattle report, USDA reported a total of 89.3 million head as of Jan. 1, 2023 — 3% lower than the total reported a year ago, and the lowest […]

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