Building a Better Cow with David Lalman

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In this episode of Angus At Work, David Lalman of Oklahoma State University discusses research to help build a better cow with host Miranda Reiman. Listen in as they discuss more efficient females and how to build a more self-sufficient herd.

Helping Your Child Feed Their 4-H or FFA Market Steer

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Now that fall is here, and most spring-born calves are being weaned, 4-Hers and FFA students are looking over the calf crops and picking out market steer prospects for the 2024 county fair. Here are some tips for feeding them.

Backgrounding at Different Rates of Gain

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Backgrounding at a high rate of gain produces cattle with higher gains and ending weights.

Cotton Byproducts Aid Reproduction in Beef Cows

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Cottonseed and its byproducts contain a high amount of calcium and help fill in nutrient gaps left by other feed ingredients.

Winter Cow Syndrome

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Who is vulnerable, and how to remedy the situation when cows lose weight due to Winter Syndrome during winter.

Help Transform Nutrition into Profit in Today’s Robust Cattle Market

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Calves fed quality nutrition help meet the needs of cattle buyers, allowing you to generate additional value.

Cattle Nutrition is Vital to the Immune System

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How cultivating immunity via nutrition <span class="roman">in utero</span> can influence lifelong health.

Valuable at Any Stage

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Marketing calves? These strategies add value at any point in the cattle cycle.

Winter Cereal Crops Provide Forage for Livestock, Health Benefits for Soil

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Winter cereals can be grazed or hayed to provide excellent roughage source for livestock.

Managing Cow Body Condition is Critical for Profitability

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Body condition of cows during calving affects open rates in the upcoming breeding season.

Products & Services

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A directory to suppliers providing products, services.

Nutritional Development of Bulls for Breeding Programs

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Proper bull development is key to a successful beef cattle breeding season. Many factors play a role in bull development, including nutrition and daily gain.

Your Cattle Forage Analysis Results Are In. Now What?

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Harvested forages, like hay, are a significant investment for cattle nutrition programs. The USDA currently estimates hay to cost $209 per ton as of September 2023, up 28.3% from 2011. These prices can vary widely depending on your location and the demand for forage.

Feeding Cornstalk Bales

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K-State cattle nutritionist explains how cornstalk bales can be a feed resource.

Create Your Herd’s Meal Plan

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What will your cattle eat during the next 12 months? It’s time to make your plan.

Importance of Colostrum

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The passive immunity transfer window may be shorter than you think.

Understand Forage Quality Analysis

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How to read a forage analysis. Definitions explained.

Cotton Byproducts in Beef Cattle Rations

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The benefits of cottonseed for cow-calf operations.

Mycotoxins Steal Profits

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Why mycotoxins are more prevalent today than ever before.

The Green Vitamin

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Do pregnant cows need even more vitamin A?

Are Your Cows Running Out of Vitamin A?

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Months from green grass, stores in the liver may be running low.

Many Reasons for Open Cows

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Diseases to test for when cows come in open.

Capitalize on Strong Calf Markets with Quality Weaning Nutrition

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The beef industry is beaming with optimism as cattle markets continue to climb, creating a prime opportunity to capture value. USDA projects cattle prices to rise into 2024 as fed-cattle supplies remain tight.

Backgrounding Calves

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Managing a backgrounding operation may offer an easier way to get started in the cattle business.

Feedstuff Finder Is One-stop Shop for Missouri Buyers and Sellers

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Sourcing feed products is made simple with cutting-edge platform for farmers, ranchers and suppliers.

Betting On the Future

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Cattlemen across the country share how they plan for drought recovery.

Considerations of Urea Use in Cattle Rations

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How to use urea in rations for growing and mature cattle.

Match Forages to the Need

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Testing forages, whether grazed or harvested, is the first step to assessing winter cow herd nutrition.

If You’ve Never Tested Forages, This is the Year to Start

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Unusual weather patterns prompt concern forages may not meet nutrient requirements.

The Digestive Tract

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Preparing to winter the cow herd? Author Dan Shike advises putting nutrition at the top of the list in this month’s column.

Alternative Feeds When Traditional Sources are Expensive

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When traditional feeds are in short supply or expensive, stockmen must find cost-effective ways to balance a ration.

Gizmos & Gadgets

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Products and services for the farm and ranch, including a vertical tillage tool from Case IH, winter grain and forage seed varieties from Millborn, a reproduction-focused mineral from BioZyme, and a canine flue vaccine from Merck Animal Health.

Filling the Summer Forage Gap

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Warm-season annuals can provide needed forage during hot summer months or when renovating stands.

What are Alternative Feedstuffs for Cattle?

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K-State extension beef specialist shares tips to feed cattle more sustainably.

When Are the Best Days to Wean Calves?

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Tips for choosing the best time to wean calves for optimum health and gains down the road.

The Digestive Tract

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In this installment of “The Digestive Tract,” author Dan Shike shares insights on how calf nutrition affects value when calves go to market.

Asking the Right Cattle Nutrition Questions

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Information producers need to know about cattle nutrition, but may not have asked.

Will Your Bulls Be Ready Come Turnout Time?

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When it comes to winter bull care, proper management can avoid heartache. Veterinarian Jeff Erquiaga shares advice in this Angus At Work feature.

Backgrounded Cattle are a Special Breed

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As young calves begin to enter backgrounding programs, it’s time to consider your management protocols for incoming calves. Upon arrival, you need to ascertain a few things about these incoming calves: where they came from, if they were properly weaned/preconditioned and how they were transported, to name a few.

Caring for Bulls in the Winter

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K-State beef cattle experts share how to best manage bulls during this season.

Where’s the Ka-ching?

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High fed-cattle prices but narrow margins — a few strategies to consider to protect your bottom line.