Author: Dr. Laura Hayes

Dr. Laura Hayes is a leading expert in beef cattle management with over 20 years of experience in the field. She holds a Ph.D. in Animal Science from Texas Tech University, where she specialized in beef production and sustainability. Dr. Hayes has dedicated her career to advancing best practices in beef cattle farming, focusing on genetic improvement, nutrition, and animal welfare. As a professor at Texas Tech, she mentors students and conducts cutting-edge research, publishing extensively in peer-reviewed journals. Her work has earned her recognition, including the Excellence in Beef Research Award from the American Society of Animal Science. Dr. Hayes also serves as a consultant for top beef producers, helping them optimize their operations and achieve sustainability goals. Her commitment to education, research, and industry collaboration makes her a trusted authority in beef cattle management.
Cattle Feed  in Winter –

Cattle Feed in Winter –

To produce more heat, the animal must either receive an increase in energy from the cattle feed ration or draw on body stores. To compensate for the energy deficit created by the cold stress, follow this rule of thumb: Increase the amount of feed 1% for each degree of cold stress. If you have the wind-chill temperature, use that temperature.

and production : a practical guide for …

and production : a practical guide for …

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Specialist – JWCC

Specialist – JWCC

The JWCC specialist certificate trains students to provide direct care for cattle, emphasizing nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development. Classes meet two or three days per week from late August through mid-March. Technical knowledge and practical hands-on training are gained from working with a cow/calf herd at the 191-acre …

Reducing climate impacts of  production: A synthesis of …

Reducing climate impacts of production: A synthesis of …

Integrated Field for C sequestration had the largest significant reduction in emissions among strategies, reducing GHG emissions per unit of by 62 ± 9%, and reducing GHG emissions per unit of land by 112 ± 39% (Figure 2a,b). Thus, this was the only strategy with promise for net-zero or negative emission …

| OSU Extension  TEAM

| OSU Extension TEAM

Welcome to the Ohio Center. This site serves as a portal to the most relevant cattle information available to Ohio cattlemen. We are committed to providing information and educational materials that will aid in making the decisions that will maintain an efficient and profitable enterprise.

Program:  Cattle Ranch  Certificate – Kansas …

Program: Cattle Ranch Certificate – Kansas …

Cattle Ranch Certificate. This certificate program will require the completion of 21 credit hours of defined cattle production and courses. The courses will provide practical application of scientific knowledge to cattle production and ranch issues. Students may choose to complete the …

Cattle Care –

Cattle Care –

The Calf Care and Quality Assurance program promotes a mindset — a way of thinking — that prompts calf raisers to approach decisions with thoughtfulness and an appreciation for the responsibility they have to their animals, consumers, the environment, and the broader cattle industries in the United States. Learn more about CCQA Here.

: Part 1

: Part 1

The Michigan State University Extension Teams wants all cow-calf producers to experience a productive calving season with healthy animals. You should take note of several key criteria below to help reduce the risk of calf scours and develop your own plan.

“Reaching Out While Locked In”  Video Series

“Reaching Out While Locked In” Video Series

decisions that impact reproductive efficiency in herds. – Dr. Les Anderson, George Perry. December 2023 Shooting the Bull : – Timely Topics – Reproduction. – Fall Cavers. – Stockpiling tall fescue. – Cow marketing. – Timely tips for winter feeding. From Hay Sample to Feed Bunk: Forage-based Nutrition.

Cattle Production and  Practices and …

Cattle Production and Practices and …

A survey of East Texas cattle producers was designed to evaluate the practices that were prevalent in the area. Demographic and cattle operation data from 103 respondents were analyzed using SPSS (Version 25; Chicago, IL).

A valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship is key to …

A valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship is key to …

Checkoff and Quality Assurance have developed a Cattle Care Tool Kit Checklist to review and prepare for your cattle operation so you’ll have these things ready for when the tool is needed. Preparation is critical when animal health is at risk because time can be of the essence for positive treatment and recovery outcomes.

USDA ERS – Structure,  Practices, and Production …

USDA ERS – Structure, Practices, and Production …

Structure, Practices, and Production Costs of U.S. Cow-Calf Farms. by Jeffrey Gillespie, Christine Whitt, and Christopher G. Davis. The cow-calf segment of the U.S. industry is diverse in farm size, structure, and location, with farms located in every State and ranging from very small to very large.

Inventory  Software For  Processor

Inventory Software For Processor

The intricacies pointed to the inventory software: FlowTrac. The software had many capabilities to match the necessary USDA regulations. Here are the capabilities we thought would benefit the family-owned processor: Access: Anywhere Anytime. As a browser-based software, FlowTrac, allows anyone with access to the internet to …

5  –  Magazine

5 – Magazine

2. Understand ecological principles. “Most successful managers have the ability to observe climate, animal and plant interactions, and they make decisions that capitalize on those conditions,” says Goodwin. “They understand the real purpose of roots versus leaves and where the plant makes its food.

Kansas State University 2023-2024 Catalog  Cattle Ranch …

Kansas State University 2023-2024 Catalog Cattle Ranch …

Cattle Ranch Certificate . This certificate program will require the completion of 21 credit hours of defined cattle production and courses. The courses will provide practical application of scientific knowledge to cattle production and ranch issues.

Cattle  Exam 1 Flashcards | Quizlet

Cattle Exam 1 Flashcards | Quizlet

Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like The process of producing involves many people and utilizes numerous biological and economic resources., Which of the following statements correctly describes the United States industry?, Increase in cow herd size does not always imply an increased efficiency of production. and more.

Pasture  and Grazing Guide for Livestock Producers

Pasture and Grazing Guide for Livestock Producers

is the key to healthy, productive pastures. A well executed pasture program can lead to improved soil fertility, an extended grazing season, and a more diverse, dense, and persistent pasture ecology. producers should think of themselves as grass producers who are marketing their products to livestock.

Cattle : Reproductive  – Alabama …

Cattle : Reproductive – Alabama …

*This is an excerpt from Cattle in Uncertain Times. In this video, David Russell, an Alabama Extension weed scientist, discusses topics related to spring weed in pastures and hayfields. These topics include integrated pest , spring transition across forage systems, control options, and weed resources.

Welcome to the Feedlot: Best Practices for Managing Newly …

Welcome to the Feedlot: Best Practices for Managing Newly …

By week three, calves should be consuming 2 to 2.5% of BW (DM basis). – A 21- to 28-day transition or “step-up” period is often required to get cattle to consume greater than 1.5% BW (DM basis) and to transition calves from a high-forage to a high-grain diet. A low energy density diet (high-forage diet) improves rumen health early in the …

Videos & Webinars | UNL

Videos & Webinars | UNL

recordings from 2012-2014. 2021-2022 BeefWatch Webinars The BeefWatch series is designed to highlight strategies in grazing, nutrition, reproduction, and economics to increase cow/calf and stocker production efficiency and profitability. Upcoming BeefWatch Information and Registration.

ANSC  Flashcards |

ANSC Flashcards |

exports generated $62.3 billion in sales in 2020 320,700 jobs $10.1 billion in employee compensation $22.5 billion across all areas of the US economy

Iowa  Center | Iowa State University |  Quality …

Iowa Center | Iowa State University | Quality …

. view other sections. … Iowa Center, 313 Kildee Hall, 806 Stange Rd., Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011-1178 Phone: 515-294- …

Economic Impact of  Cattle Best  Practices in …

Economic Impact of Cattle Best Practices in …

Economic Impact of Cattle Best Practices in South Texas: Calf All calf practices evaluated offer the potential to significantly increase profitability of an operation. 2 In Scenario 2, a clostridial vaccination is given to calves and boostered once in a season. The two vaccinations cost $0.84/calf or $144/year

Raising : Meeting Customer Expectations

Raising : Meeting Customer Expectations

Raising Considerations. A trend that has become more prominent in recent years is for ranchers to finish a few animals and sell direct to the consumer. Proper feeding and is key to capturing extra value and in meeting customer expectations.

GRSB Principles and Criteria for Defining Global Sustainable

GRSB Principles and Criteria for Defining Global Sustainable

7. Soil health is maintained or improved through implementation of appropriate practices. 8. The value chain contributes to the maintenance or enhancement of native plant and animal biological diversity. 9. Where available, feed sources are sustainably-produced. NATURAL RESOURCES The global value chain manages natural resources

Fall feeding and  for spring calving  herds

Fall feeding and for spring calving herds

October brings the season when producers are rewarded for the hard work of the past year. Weaning time is here or already in progress and calves are being pre-conditioned for the next production phase. The weaning process is a critical step especially this year with drought conditions and reduced winter feed resources.

Cattlemen’s  Promotion and Research Board appointments …

Cattlemen’s Promotion and Research Board appointments …

2 Min Read. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week the appointment of 26 members to serve on the Cattlemen’s Promotion and Research Board. Twenty-five members will serve three-year terms and one member will serve a one-year term. The term of board members appointed to three-year terms start February 2024 and end …

– Risk  | Agri

– Risk | Agri

Sustainability. We are stewards of the land and natural resources entrusted to our care. As we continue to grow, we embrace our obligation to eliminate waste, preserve our environment, create long-term employment opportunities, and support the ranching way of life.

Manure  on the  Farm – Penn State Extension

Manure on the Farm – Penn State Extension

The best practice should be to evaluate the NPK status on a field-to-field basis and apply manure only to maintain optimum levels of P. Proceeding in this manner ensures that P is not applied to the land in excess. In addition, there are practices that producers can employ to reduce manure P and, thus, the amount being applied …

practices: when forages are in short supply

practices: when forages are in short supply

Drought conditions are putting stress on all crops and forages are no exception. producers are facing limited forage supplies and two Purdue University Extension educators are sharing some information on feeding and strategies to consider to help control costs, maintain optimal animal performance, and preserve profitability into the future. Purdue University Extension […]

Pasture  |  Cattle | Illinois Extension | UIUC

Pasture | Cattle | Illinois Extension | UIUC

Cattle. Livestock. Commercial Agriculture. wmeteer2@illinois.edu. 217-236-4961. Better pasture pays. Feed costs represent the greatest percentage of total costs for cow/calf producers. Thus, focusing on opportunities to reduce feed.

Herd Essential : Herd Health Protocols

Herd Essential : Herd Health Protocols

One of the essential areas of cattle herd is ensuring herd health through vaccination, and internal & external parasite control. Depending on your calving season, cattle have either recently been or soon will be “ worked .”. Typically cattle are worked at least twice per year in spring and fall when the weather is decent.

industry can cut emissions with improvements in land …

industry can cut emissions with improvements in land …

Overall, the research team found a 46% reduction in net GHG emissions per unit of was achieved at sites using carbon sequestration strategies on grazed lands, including using organic soil amendments and restoring trees and perennial vegetation to areas of degraded forests, woodlands and riverbanks.

Quality Assurance LMS – Home

Quality Assurance LMS – Home

Quality Assurance is a nationally coordinated, state implemented program that provides systematic information to U.S. producers and consumers of how common-sense husbandry and transportation techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to haul cattle under optimum and conditions.

Cattle Course | Farming Online Distance Education

Cattle Course | Farming Online Distance Education

COURSE Learn to analyse and make decisions about the requirements of cattle. cattle have a useful and necessary role in agricultural production. provides protein and some minerals and vitamins which are necessary to human health and which balance other nutrients that are obtained from plant foods.

Iowa  Center | Forages | Iowa State University

Iowa Center | Forages | Iowa State University

Ag Lease 101 Publications (North Central Farm Extension Committee) Farm Building Rental Rate Survey (North Central Farm Extension Committee) Grazing and Pasture Arrangements for Cattle (IBC 119) Green Lands, Blue Waters – Midwest Perennial Forage and Grazing Working Group (2013)

of  Heifers | Mississippi State …

of Heifers | Mississippi State …

of Heifers. Filed Under: . Publications. Publication Number: P2763. View as PDF: P2763.pdf. Replacement heifers play a vital role in maintaining and improving any cow/calf operation. In a well-managed herd, first-calf heifers should represent the most valuable genetics in the herd and be an improvement on …

of Improve  Quality |

of Improve Quality |

Bruising costs the industry about $22 million annually. The 1995 National Quality Audit found that bruising cost the industry $4.03 for every fed animal marketed, a significant increase over the 1991 quality audit. Bruising is a issue that can be easily addressed and potentially corrected by those who work with and handle …

Cattle  Crossword Flashcards |

Cattle Crossword Flashcards |

Cattle Crossword. Seedstock/producer. Click the card to flip 👆. Enterprise that produces breeding animals for the commercial segment of the industry. The majority of purebred breeders fall into this category. Click the card to flip 👆. 1 / 19.

and Nutrition | UNL

and Nutrition | UNL

Range Cow Symposium XXI December 1, 2 and 3 2009, Casper, Wyoming and Nutrition Julie Walker1, George Perry1, Russ Daly2 and Ken Olson1 1 Departments of Animal and Range Sciences and 2 Veterinary Science South Dakota State University

Academic Career Opportunities

Academic Career Opportunities

Extension Associate – Production and Specialist Position Function. This individual will be an extension livestock educator with the PRO-LIVESTOCK program with primary focus on cattle production and in the Department of Animal Science. The primary responsibility of this position is to deliver an integrated

Cattle Grazing  | Mississippi State University …

Cattle Grazing | Mississippi State University …

The Mississippi State University Extension Service is working to ensure all web content is accessible to all users. If you need assistance accessing any of our content, please email the webteam or call 662-325-2262. cattle production in Mississippi is primarily forage based. Cow-calf, stocker cattle, and even forage-based finishing can be …

Certification – BQA

Certification – BQA

Trainings typically take 2-4 hours and are led by authorized BQA trainers. IN-Person Training.

Cow-Calf Production, , and Marketing

Cow-Calf Production, , and Marketing

Cow-Calf Production, , and Marketing Presentations on research updates, new technologies, and emerging issues that impact cow owners and managers. Events may include heifer development, pasture walks, nutrition, cow wintering, bull selection, supply chain & process verification programs.

, Employment |

, Employment |

Agricultural/Animal Associate I. Clemson University. Clemson, SC. $31,600 – $42,500 a year. Full-time + 1. On call. Works at the LaMaster Dairy Center. Responsible for the care and of dairy cattle. Facilities maintenance and operation of farm equipment and….

Cattle Production and  Exam 1 Flashcards

Cattle Production and Exam 1 Flashcards

An operator who typically farms and feeds cattle on the same operation. The cattle feeding part of the operation is usually worked around the farming, e.g, feeding cattle before or after crops are planted/harvested, grazing stalks, etc. To be included as cattle on feed, cattle must go from the operation directly to slaughter.

Cattle : Manage Water Resources Effectively

Cattle : Manage Water Resources Effectively

*This is an excerpt from Cattle in Uncertain Times. In this video, David Russell, an Alabama Extension weed scientist, discusses topics related to spring weed in pastures and hayfields. These topics include integrated pest , spring transition across forage systems, control options, and weed resources.

What ? | N.C …

What ? | N.C …

BQA is an acronym for quality assurance, a certification program that aims to ensure that consumers are confident that cattle are raised with animal welfare as a priority and with food safety in mind. The national BQA program emphasizes that handling and raising cattle the right way is the only way. BQA training teaches cattle producers …

Vaccination  of  Cattle – PMC

Vaccination of Cattle – PMC

Vaccination is a critical component of cattle health . Effective cattle vaccine programs should consider the timing of vaccination in relation to expected disease challenge, risk for wild-type exposure of various bovine pathogens, and host factors during vaccination. Nearly all consulting veterinarians recommend vaccination of …

Iowa  Center |  | Iowa State University

Iowa Center | | Iowa State University

University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension x dairy website Iowa Center, 313 Kildee Hall, 806 Stange Rd., Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011-1178 Phone: 515-294- (2333), Fax: 515-294-3795, beefcenter@iastate.edu .