Mixed Blessings
By Steve Suther
When you count your blessings this holiday season, remember to include the ones disguised as challenges. Some of them you decided to take on as calculated risks; others intruded on your …
Category: Cattle NewsDecember 20, 2009 October 25, 2009 To Keep or to Cull?by Steve Suther You take stock of what you have every day, sometimes in satisfaction and thanksgiving, sometimes in need. The things you own, from ideas to equipment and livestock herds, are parts of a … September 15, 2009 Weaning with a Planby Miranda Reiman Children starting school are a lot like calves getting weaned. Each individual is different. For some, the experience is more stressful than for others, but careful preparation by their caretakers can help make the whole experience much more … August 31, 2009 Consumer Attitudes Improving about BeefThe 2009 Consumer Beef Index, a study conducted on behalf of the beef checkoff, shows a positive increase in consumer attitudes about beef. The study surveyed more than 1,000 consumers ages 13-65 to track changes in consumer attitudes, and help … August 28, 2009 Starch is the Key to High Quality BeefProducers aiming for high-quality beef, take note: starch is one of the most important components to feed at every step in the life of cattle. A recent study from the University of Illinois shows the level of starch in both growing … August 19, 2009 Rain, rain and more rain … not always goodTwo days ago, parts of eastern Colorado received more than 4 inches of rain in two hours. Last night, southeastern Colorado received 5.75 inches of rain in a 2.5 hour period, with hail as an added hazard. For generations, farmers … August 6, 2009 MORE NEWS FROM THE CATTLE WORLDANTHRAX FOUND IN SOUTH DAKOTA CALVES The Associated Press reported yesterday that the deaths of five calves in north central South Dakota’s Corson and Dewey counties have been confirmed to be caused by Anthrax. These are the first such cases reported … July 8, 2009 Cattle Losses? Help was Announced Yesterday!Last week in this blog, I mentioned how heat and humidity have cost the lives of an unusually large number of cattle in feedlots in Nebraska. This week, many more cattle deaths have been reported in Iowa as well. If you … June 30, 2009 The Heat is On!Heat/humidity can be hard on people, but that combination can also be deadly to cattle. June 22, 2009 |
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