Category: Feedlot
Considerations for Winterizing Feedlots
November 5, 2020
An early burst of unexpected winter weather may have left many of us unprepared for colder temperatures. With a couple of weeks of favorable weather in the forecast, there is still time to prepare your cattle facilities for winter. Taking some of these precautions ahead of time can save many headaches when real winter weather […]
Winter Water Management for Beef Cattle
February 5, 2020
It is estimated that the water requirements of beef cattle remain consistent up to about 40 °F and go up to the point of needing twice the amount of water at 85° F. If all is working well at the water source, there are usually no problems with meeting requirements during the winter. However, the […]
Foot health and lameness in feedlot cattle
November 26, 2019
Foot health and lameness in feedlot cattle can have a significant impact on profitability and cattle performance. While much research has been done on lameness in the dairy industry, there has been less emphasis on the impact of foot health and lameness in feedlot cattle. Prevention, early diagnosis of the condition, and following the correct […]
Beef Cattle Marketing in Uncertain Markets
April 9, 2019
It’s only the beginning of the month and we have already seen a swing in cattle prices. It seems once again where we thought the market was going and where it’s at now are two different spots. Continual reports of more cattle on feed than anticipated and lower live and hot carcass weights (HCW) (Figure […]
21 Management Practices to Keep Cattle on Feed During the Heat
July 24, 2017
Summer heat is here and with that comes all the extra work to maintain cattle performance. Aside from using Hydro-Lac® in your feedlot ration, what else do we need to worry about and be checking on during the heat to make sure ration consistency stays palatable? Yards that have less feed drops due to heat […]
Bed Pack Management – Thoughts for Consideration
August 2, 2016
As Midwest cattle producers, we are faced with all types of weather conditions. With many producers raising cattle in confinement settings, the weather brings a challenge not only for managing cattle but bed packs as well. Whether it is a hoop or mono-slope facility, different seasons bring different challenges to managing bed packs. The decision […]
Finishing Strong: Pre-Harvest Management Strategies
May 12, 2016
We are currently in the thick of our annual climb in U.S. beef production and fed cattle marketings which seasonally begins in April and runs through June. While most producers devote a considerable amount of time and effort into starting cattle on feed (and rightfully so), little attention is often paid to cattle once they […]
Flies: More Than Just a Nuisance for Cattle
March 16, 2016
While the calendar may be telling us there are still a few more days of winter, it’s hard to deny it feels very much like spring across much of the Midwest. While spring may bring green grass and warmer temperatures, it also brings back one of the nastiest enemies known to the cattle industry. Flies. […]
Stay on CUE to Reach Your Cattle Performance Goals
March 13, 2016
Alternative feeding strategy questions are being asked more and more with the upcoming veterinary feed directive (VFD). Finding ways to proactively manage both health and performance alongside proper feed yard management will become even more important. While many producers have already stepped up their yard maintenance to help improve the management effect on cattle health […]
Meet nutrition demands of cattle with lic tubs
November 17, 2015
It’s been a beautiful fall and we can all finally breathe a little bit easier as the crops are off the fields, cows are hitting the stalks and feed yards are ringing with the serenading song of bawling calves. Fall brings an extremely busy time of year for all cattle producers as you rush to […]