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.
The Top Ten New Years’ Resolutions for Cow/Calf Producers

The Top Ten New Years’ Resolutions for Cow/Calf Producers

The absence of these vital nutrients is a major factor in development of disease. Additionally, grass tetany/hypomagnesemia cases will occur in late winter and early spring if lactating are not offered a free-choice, high magnesium trace mineral during that period of time.

Vitamins for  | MU Extension

Vitamins for | MU Extension

Feedlot . The A requirements of feedlot can be met by feeding around 6 milligrams of carotene or 2,500 IU of A for each 100 pounds of body weight; or by supplying 1,000 to 1,500 IU of A per pound of feed. See Table 2 for guides to use in feeding A to . Table 2.

2018 Silage for  | UNL

2018 Silage for | UNL

June 2018. Nebraska Extension partnered with Lallemand Animal Nutrition and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to offer a one-day conference focused on one of the largest components of many producers’ bottom line: silage. The 2018 Silage for was held on June 14 at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension …

Discovery –  | Animal …

Discovery – | Animal …

Key Points for . Evaluate market steers first fromt the ground up and then from the rump (rear) forward. Rank the traits for their importance. Evaluate the most important traits first. Eliminate any easy placings in the class. Place the class based on the volume of the important traits. Ranking of Traits for Judging Market …

Lessons Learned from the 2014 and 2015  Markets

Lessons Learned from the 2014 and 2015 Markets

When increased moisture was overlaid with strong calf prices in 2014 and 2015, most of the initial increase in cow inventory came from reduced cow slaughter. The overall age of the herd was younger, fewer cows were near the end of their productive lives, and profit was there. It made logical sense to cull fewer cows during these two years …

| 4-H | Extension | USU

| 4-H | Extension | USU

Return to Main Page. Predicted Fair Weight Calculator. Use this calculator to predict a steer’s final weight for your Junior Livestock Show.

SD  BREEDS COUNCIL – Home

SD BREEDS COUNCIL – Home

The SDBBC was established February 25, 1993 on the goal of improving cattlemen’s confidence in the predictability and consistency of South Dakota registered breeding stock. Today, the SDBBC includes members of 10 registered associations in the state. The council’s primary mission is to promote and improve the registered …

diseases that can make people sick, and how … – UNL

diseases that can make people sick, and how … – UNL

are considered exposed to rabies if bitten by a rabid animal and/or if a calf is nursing a rabies-positive cow or a cow is nursing a rabies-positive calf. Clinical signs vary greatly, but rabies should be considered with any abnormal behavior such as lameness, difficulty swallowing, and unusual bellowing.

Shorthorn  Society

Shorthorn Society

The Shorthorn breed is soaring in popularity, driven by demand for high quality from low input systems, alongside the management gains of easy-care suckler cows that are milky and productive. At the Shorthorn Society we champion the interests of the Shorthorn breed and those who farm it.

— Building Plans –

— Building Plans –

& hay barn, 30’x60′, tr, poleframe, feeding fence: 5794 ’55: 2 2 pen corral, 32×48, load and work chutes, 4 hdgate types: 5796 ’54: 4 6 pen corral, 48×56, load and work chutes, 4 hdgate types: 5797 ’54: 4 self feed fences, 8 types for bunker or trench silos: 5801 ’55: 1 6 corrals for , hdgate, chute & fence const. 5835 …

Raising  – Minnesota  Council

Raising – Minnesota Council

Raising is a complex process, but throughout the entire journey, one thing remains constant – the shared commitment to raising in a safe, humane and environmentally sustainable way by using the latest technology and resources. Currently, Minnesota is home to over 16,000 farmers and ranchers.

| Ranch Raised  | Shipped to Your Door …

| Ranch Raised | Shipped to Your Door …

Shop Our . Our Red Angus are pasture raised, naturally, on the open plains of Eastern Colorado of our family’s fourth-generation ranch before being finished on a corn-based diet for a rich, beefy flavor in every bite. Our boxes, eligible bulk , specialty meats, seasonings, and gifts & goods ship right from our ranch to …

Nutrition for Reproduction in  – Management and …

Nutrition for Reproduction in – Management and …

There are four periods of cow nutrient requirements, and generally three such periods for dairy cows: Period 1 is the interval from calving to breeding; lasting ~70–90 days, it is the period of greatest nutritional demand. The dairy cow is at maximal milk production and recovering from the stress of parturition.

Impacts of heat stress on global  production during the …

Impacts of heat stress on global production during the …

breed distribution maps at regional or global scale, as well as maps of and dairy animal distribution, would greatly assist such analysis. The effect of climate change on the health and vulnerability of livestock keepers is a compounding risk: the labour capacity of rural populations under a warming climate is very likely to …

Ag Facts:  and Calves | Oklahoma Agriculture in the …

Ag Facts: and Calves | Oklahoma Agriculture in the …

The industry generates more income than any other agricultural enterprise in our state. In 2005, Oklahoma’s and calf population was 5.4 million. The and calf industry is the most profitable agricultural enterprise in Oklahoma. In 2005 and calves contributed $2.2 million to the Oklahoma economy.

Strategies to improve the efficiency of  production

Strategies to improve the efficiency of production

Globally, there are approximately one billion , and compared with poultry and swine, have the poorest conversion efficiency of feed to meat. However, these metrics fail to consider that produce high-quality protein from feeds that are unsuitable for other livestock species. Strategies to improve the efficiency of are focusing on operational and …

do cows drink | UNL

do cows drink | UNL

Producer Question from 2016 Q. do cows drink per day? (July 19, 2016) A. Water requirements for depend on weight, stage of production (such as lactation), and temperature. As you increase weight, the amount of water needed also increases. Same holds true for temperature, as temperatures increase, so does water intake.

Current situation and future prospects for  …

Current situation and future prospects for …

For many years have been an important part of Indonesian livelihood, especially for people who live in rural and agricultural areas [2,10]. In the early 1970s, live were exported to Taiwan and Hong Kong. During the period from 1980 to present, were considered a means of achieving self-sufficiency.

Genetic Features of Reproductive Traits in Bovine and Buffalo …

Genetic Features of Reproductive Traits in Bovine and Buffalo …

In , the superovulation response had higher heritability than those of ovulation rate, and twinning rate was similar to those reported in dairy (Table 3). Regarding mating-related traits, AOP had moderate to high heritability estimates in most populations; for example, the estimate reached 0.78 in the Brahman bull …

BASICS  NUTRITION –

BASICS NUTRITION –

NUTRITION Nutrition is a very important part of raising an animal. Paying attention to nutrition needs can benefit producers in three ways: it can help producers properly meet animals’ dietary needs, maintain and raise healthy productive animals, and achieve management goals. nutrition is influenced by a variety of

175  in United States |

175 in United States |

175 in United States. MSJM Properties Partnership (Niewohner Entities) Livestock Hauler – CDL Preferred. Albion, NE. $18.00 – $25.00 Per Hour (Employer est.) Easy Apply. All drivers will follow the established state & federal driving requirements. All drivers will not be allowed to hold phones while driving, must use headsets.….

Small  –

Small –

The Milking Devon is known for its ability to produce good quality and milk on marginal forage, and is a breed known as an easy keeper. Their milk is around 4 percent butterfat. Cows will average around 1,100 pounds and bulls around 1,600 pounds, their smaller size being suitable for farms with less acreage.

U.S.  Inventory Down 2%,  Cows Down 2% | AgWeb

U.S. Inventory Down 2%, Cows Down 2% | AgWeb

The U.S. report shows all and calves reported at 87.2 million head, 2% below the 88.8 million last year. The following is a breakdown of the report: • and calves, 87.2 …

What State Produces The Most : A Comprehensive Analysis

What State Produces The Most : A Comprehensive Analysis

The Second Most -Producing State in the US Is Oklahoma, With 2 Million Cows. Missouri Comes Third With a Total Number of 1.9 Million Cows in the US. Nebraska Accounts for 5.89% of the Total Cows in the US. South Dakota Has 1.5 Million Cows. The Total Production in the US Is Almost 28.29 Billion Pounds.

Best practices for vaccinating , handling vaccines, and …

Best practices for vaccinating , handling vaccines, and …

First, let’s think of the period in which are being transported as them running a marathon. A past BQA survey indicated that feeder calves traveling to Texas or Nebraska feedyards traveled up to 468 miles.

How  or heifers

How or heifers

A side view of the animal will offer you the best view to determine the gender. Cows have udders; bulls have scrotum. Steers will not have testes like bulls. Heifers have teats but no visible …

Impact of  Feeding Strategy on the  Metabolome

Impact of Feeding Strategy on the Metabolome

The feeding system may be more responsible for altering protein and lipid metabolisms, with a depletion of protein regarding meeting the energy demand of grass-fed . Despite the robustness of the model and accuracy of the data, further validation is needed using a high number of animals. Go to: Acknowledgments.

Water Systems for  – BeefResearch.ca

Water Systems for – BeefResearch.ca

The Research Council’s Water Systems Calculator is a helpful tool. Producers can examine several different systems and input their herd size and type (grassers, cow/calf) to calculate costs and time to pay off each system.

12 Tips for Handling  Easily & Safely –

12 Tips for Handling Easily & Safely –

1. Reduce shadows, color contrasts, and noise. want to take flight when they can’t see what’s ahead. Shadows and odd color patterns may confuse and stop them. When you set up a working chute, consider the sun angles and light sources. Reduce shadows by putting solid sides on chutes and crowd pens.

Innovation & Research | UNL

Innovation & Research | UNL

Nebraska Reports. The Nebraska Reports contain a summary of research conducted by scientists and graduate students in the Animal Science Department. The target audience for these reports are livestock producers, extension educators, and people in agri-business.

Handbook

Handbook

In feedlot , the diet high in grains causes an BCH-3520 1 Urinary Calculi in Bill Kvasnicka, Extension Veterinarian, University of Nevada Handbook Product of Extension Resource Committee Adapted from the Producer’s Library BCH-3520 Figure 1. Anatomy of the Urinary Tract

Cow-Calf Profitability Estimates for 2022 and 2023 (Spring …

Cow-Calf Profitability Estimates for 2022 and 2023 (Spring …

Additionally, exports set a record in 2021 and broke that record again in 2022. While uncertainty exists, 2023 is likely to be the best calf market we have seen since 2015. Our best guess for fall 2023 prices for that same 550 lb steer/heifer are in the $1.85-1.95/lb range, or $1.90/lb average.

2024 USA  Costs: Steer, Calf, Dairy, , Heifer Charts

2024 USA Costs: Steer, Calf, Dairy, , Heifer Charts

The Cost of a Steer in 2024. Initially, Southeast AgNet estimated steer prices to be $120-$150 CWT. CWT means hundredweight, a weight measurement that means 100 lbs. But, the early part of 2024 are showing similar prices to 2023. Some sell for as much as $170 CWT or $1.70 per pound.

? Part 1 – A geographic perspective

? Part 1 – A geographic perspective

Most that eventually make up the country’s supply are from within the United States, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, with roughly 8-20 percent coming from foreign sources, and most finite numbers landing closer to 8 percent. A majority of the foreign suppliers are surrounding countries like Canada and Mexico.

Advanced  Nutrition – Penn State Extension

Advanced Nutrition – Penn State Extension

About the Workshop. Join us for the Advanced Nutrition course hosted by Penn State Extension. This program is designed for practicing nutritionists working with producers to feed . Delve into crucial topics such as protein contributions, starch utilization, and feedlot contracts, essential for optimizing …

How To Work  |  Handling Tips –

How To Work | Handling Tips –

This chapter covers the basic handling safety information for . The minimum required equipment is discussed, along with haltering, leading, tying…

Genetic selection for  dairy and

Genetic selection for dairy and

Handling—.For the handling , there is a wide range of heritabilities, from low to moderate, indicating that some genetic progress can be made in selective breeding programs for these traits (See Tables 1–3 for heritability estimates for for chute tests, flight speed and docility tests, respectively).

The  Institute

The Institute

Institute Kansas State University Mosier Hall P-222 Manhattan, KS 66506. 785-532-4066. bci@ksu.edu. Follow us. Instagram; Twitter; Facebook; Stay in touch.

Thriving Against The Odds:  Producers Share … – AgWeb

Thriving Against The Odds: Producers Share … – AgWeb

By Greg Henderson and Nevil Speer September 28, 2023. America’s producers are optimistic about the future, and the state of today’s industry is strong. Those are two highlights from …

Cow Herd Culling Strategies | UNL

Cow Herd Culling Strategies | UNL

Animal Science, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, NE. Cow Herd Culling Strategies When drought conditions are looming cow-calf producers may need to closely evaluate their herds to determine which animals should be due to the availability and price of pasture and rangeland and the prospects of tight hay supply.

Hearst Ranch – Free-Range Grass-Fed and Grass-Finished

Hearst Ranch – Free-Range Grass-Fed and Grass-Finished

Our signature product is Hearst Ranch , 100% grass-fed and always hormone and antibiotic free, produced from free-ranging and all-natural . We invite you to learn more about our history, heritage and commitment to producing the finest grass-fed found anywhere.

Raising : Advice From An Experienced  Farmer

Raising : Advice From An Experienced Farmer

This strategy allows the calves to be a uniform weight, around 750 to 800 pounds, at the time of sale. As an aside, calves raised for the freezer are heavier still. Though larger calves will also work, the ideal weight for a freezer is 1,200 pounds. Read more: Learn how to choose for your own homegrown .

| Livestock | Trade Me Marketplace

| Livestock | Trade Me Marketplace

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? | Farming Base

? | Farming Base

Quite simply, a cow is only and strictly a female. However, not every cow is a cow, meaning, only female bovine cows who’ve given birth are called cows, whilst female cows who haven’t had a calf just yet are called heifers. The calf is a young bovine animal, either female or male. Furthermore, a grown male cow is called a bull, whilst a …

Data from: Environmental footprints of  production …

Data from: Environmental footprints of production …

The environmental impacts of production and their effects on the overall sustainability of have become a national and international concern. Our objective was to quantify important environmental impacts of production in the United States. Surveys and visits of farms, ranches and feedlots were conducted throughout seven regions (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest …

Market Reports & Analysis

Market Reports & Analysis

/ Market Trendlines 10-Day Index Trendline Change from Previous Day: +2.20% Change from 10 Days Ago: +15.58% …

to Get Even … –

to Get Even … –

to Get Even Stronger in 2022. Date: Wed, 11/17/2021 Broadcast: 06. Remark : Steer prices are rising right now, but can they keep the momentum into 2022? (Gary Crawford and Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski) Duration : 00:00:58.488. Author : GCRAWFOR. MP3 :

| N.C. Cooperative Extension

| N.C. Cooperative Extension

Lactation is often categorized as a stressful and nutritional demanding period for . Cows must lactate, repair their reproductive tracts, resume heat cycles, rebreed, and if young, grow! The summation of these physiological processes put considerable strain on the cow. Early lactation is the first 50 – 100 days post calving, and requires the highest …

Zebu –

Zebu –

Zebu. The zebu ( / ˈziːb ( j) uː, ˈzeɪbuː /; Bos indicus or Bos taurus indicus ), sometimes known in the plural as indicine , Camel cow or humped , is a species or subspecies of domestic originating in South Asia. [4] Zebu, like many Sanga breeds, differs from taurine by a fatty hump on their shoulders, a …

How to start a small‑acreage cow‑calf operation

How to start a small‑acreage cow‑calf operation

Body condition scoring (BCS) can assess the level of fat and muscle an animal has. Body condition scoring in uses a scale of 1 to 9, with 1 representing emaciation and 9 representing excessive fat. Evaluating BCS before calving, the start of the breeding season, and at weaning will ensure have adequate energy reserves for …