Ag Publications: Livestock Publications
Adding Value to the Calf Crop
Profitable beef cattle operations are characterized by management decisions that take advantage of opportunities in the marketplace. In the cow-calf segment of the beef industry, many proven...
Feed Efficiency and How It's Measured
A sustainable beef industry is a balanced equation with ranchers and farmers producing a wholesome product that meets consumer demands, ensures animal well-being, stewards agricultural resources and...
Livestock Water Guidelines
Water is one of the most important nutrients for livestock. It is vital for many metabolic processes essential for life, growth and reproduction.
Switchgrass as a Dual-Purpose Grazing and Bioenergy Crop
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 set U.S. renewable fuel standards requiring the production of 16 billion gallons of ethanol from cellulosic biomass feedstocks by 2022. Switchgrass...
The Advantages of Crossbreeding: Producing Replacement Females
The cost of replacement females for a cow-calf operation is significant. Selecting replacement females is challenging, especially when considering that decisions made now will impact an operation for...