Category: Feedlot
Feed Mixer Scales Have an Impact on Profitability
On-farm mixer mills are used to mix and deliver feed to livestock rather than relying on a local feed mill. […]
Starting High Risk Cattle on Feed
What is considered high risk? It seems with today’s markets and feeding scenarios everything is considered high risk when we […]
Pre-harvest Protocols with Beta Agonists
While beta agonists (ractopamine) aren’t approved for use in cattle sold to all packing facilities, and they aren’t right for […]
Feedlot Evaluation: How Does your Feedlot Rate?
Anyone feeding cattle right now is feeling the tight margins due to input costs rising and market prices not following. […]
Considerations for Winterizing Feedlots
An early burst of unexpected winter weather may have left many of us unprepared for colder temperatures. With a couple […]
Winter Water Management for Beef Cattle
It is estimated that the water requirements of beef cattle remain consistent up to about 40 °F and go up […]
Foot health and lameness in feedlot cattle
Foot health and lameness in feedlot cattle can have a significant impact on profitability and cattle performance. While much research […]
Beef Cattle Marketing in Uncertain Markets
It’s only the beginning of the month and we have already seen a swing in cattle prices. It seems once […]
21 Management Practices to Keep Cattle on Feed During the Heat
Summer heat is here and with that comes all the extra work to maintain cattle performance. Aside from using Hydro-Lac® […]
Bed Pack Management – Thoughts for Consideration
As Midwest cattle producers, we are faced with all types of weather conditions. With many producers raising cattle in confinement […]
Finishing Strong: Pre-Harvest Management Strategies
We are currently in the thick of our annual climb in U.S. beef production and fed cattle marketings which seasonally […]
Flies: More Than Just a Nuisance for Cattle
While the calendar may be telling us there are still a few more days of winter, it’s hard to deny […]