2012-02-09T09:24:14-06:00 urn:uuid:39ad3375-73a8-4027-8595-9bb7d173eaa3 by Patrick Davis urn:uuid:ffd0eafb-5cb4-4a3b-92fc-a39baaa09bd7 2012-02-07T11:15:26-06:00

<p> Cow-calf producers, it is time to start looking at purchasing the next herd sire. Understanding all segments of the beef cattle industry your calves will pass through is important in selecting the next herd sire</p>

by Derrell S. Peel urn:uuid:3b1c2ff0-a9aa-4073-9b4a-92d2cf6e339b 2012-02-07T11:02:28-06:00

<p> Cattle prices are at record high levels and will push even higher in 2012 and beyond. Retail beef prices are increasing and will push higher but it is uncertain how much and how fast.</p>

urn:uuid:028586ae-e9d2-46c6-9672-72dab2a91881 2012-01-31T10:58:59-06:00

<p> It is important for cow-calf producers to look in to the future five or more years to imagine what they will be doing with the cattle they produce. Will they be producing a feeder calf sold right off the cow? Will they be retaining ownership on the calf through to slaughter? Will they be selling seedstock either purebred or commercial?</p>

urn:uuid:e81eadf1-a9ae-4ede-825a-953e00ace95f 2012-01-24T11:43:42-06:00

<p> Cow pies serve an important purpose: they&#8217;re an indicator of bovine health and hay quality. A quick look at a fresh cow pie gives the trained observer a good idea of a cow&#8217;s diet and general health.</p>

urn:uuid:6ec377f7-b5b1-4b85-93ff-33ee129e12dd 2012-01-24T10:38:43-06:00

<p> With better genetics, Missouri beef producers can help supply the growing demand for high-quality beef according to MU specialist.</p>

urn:uuid:2c54d9a4-dbda-4b1a-abfd-6550e289d044 2012-01-17T11:13:48-06:00

<p> There&#8217;s no doubt when it&#8217;s time to market cattle, a uniform set of calves, stockers, finished cattle or bred heifers attract more buyer interes.</p>

by Mark Parker urn:uuid:f6384d20-651b-45c5-805d-574cbdf9f640 2012-01-17T11:10:28-06:00

<blockquote> <p> Limit-feeding hay, reducing hay waste and feeding an ionophore can decrease winter hay needs by a third.</p> </blockquote>

by Mark Parker urn:uuid:73852ea4-0b7e-44f4-bc46-a780f07105b4 2012-01-17T11:05:33-06:00

<p> Limit-feeding hay, reducing hay waste and feeding an ionophore can decrease winter hay needs by a third.</p>

by Mark Parker urn:uuid:9659ea7e-69c6-4d9f-89a8-a89151c88a38 2012-01-17T11:01:07-06:00

<p> The question isn&#8217;t whether or not cattle prices will climb higher in 2012.<br /> The question is, how high will they go?</p>

urn:uuid:4fe320f8-5cf8-44db-a8a7-cb1341fc9724 2012-01-10T13:46:18-06:00

<p> The clinical signs of Salmonella are easy to identify &#8212;sudden weight loss, weakness, fever, diarrhea and dehydration. While these symptoms signal clinical Salmonella on your dairy, they are only the tip of the iceberg.</p>