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The genetics behind calving | Beef Magazine

Nobody likes pulling calves, not to mention the loss in calf and cow performance or possible death due to dystocia. Selecting the right genetics for a successful calving season occurs the year prior. If you find yourself pulling a good number of calves, it is time to take a step back and look at the […]

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How does extended wheat stocker grazing impact economic returns?

With hay supplies extraordinarily tight in Oklahoma and winter still here, both wheat stocker producers and cow-calf producers are looking for forage sources to get by until stockers are sold or grass greens up for grazing. One temptation is to continue grazing dual-purpose wheat later than is recommended by Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service specialists. This […]

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What a journey! | Beef Magazine

Earlier this week some little guy named Cupid was flying around shooting arrows at people.  This year Valentine’s Day was a little more special at my house because my wife and I met on Valentine’s Day 25 years ago. Of course, this caused us to reflect on our journey together. One of the things that […]

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Study finds fresh meat recalls lower consumer demand

Fresh meats such as chicken and beef are staples of many Americans’ diets, but demand may take a hit after these products are recalled, according to new Penn State research. The study, led by College of Agricultural Sciences researchers, found that both the number of recent recalls and the volume of food recalled have significant negative […]

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Beef cow herd to shrink for years to come

Replacement heifers are genetic building blocks for the cow herd. Producers hope that a replacement heifer will become a fertile cow that produces a calf, annually, for a long time. Producers make many management steps and decisions in the process of selecting and growing replacement heifers. Each heifer must pass several “production tests” to remain […]

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