Backgrounding cattle when the grass is not green in Wisconsin
Backgrounding feeder cattle typically includes taking light weight calves (350 to 550 pounds) and growing them to 700 to 900 pounds. The calves are then either sold as yearlings or transitioned onto a...
View ArticleBack to Basics: Stages of Production in the Beef Cow
The production year of the cow herd is typically broken down into four physiological stages of production. Today we are going to review these stages of production and some key management strategies to...
View ArticleUW Extension Cattle Feeders Workshops Feb 24 -27 at Seven Locations Around...
In the last few years, cattle feeders have witnessed record high commodity cattle prices as well as continued volatility in the grain markets. Wisconsin cattle feeders who are seeking information on...
View ArticleFinal Weights and Finishing Holstein Steers
Finish weights on Holstein steers have been increasing for a variety of reasons. Some of the reasons are: increasing size of Holstein cows management and rations used to feed the steers feed costs...
View ArticleMuddy Conditions Influence on Beef Cattle Performance
As we move out of winter and into spring, prolonged periods of mud and moisture can significantly hinder cattle performance and profitability. Mud and deep manure problems can also be encountered...
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