Drought can impact not only cows but also newborn calves, particularly if born under wet conditions, as noted by Jess Hinrichs, DVM, of Zoetis beef technical services in Sutton, Nebraska.
The beef industry is weighing the options between conventional and natural production systems due to consumer demand for natural products. A recent study in Applied Animal Science offers guidance for producers.
Todd Thurman discusses with podcast hosts Sarah Muirhead of Feedstuffs and Mark Huslebus of Alltech the changing global demographics and their impact on the pork industry.
Calf and cattle prices in record territory, utilizing estrus synchronization and feeding high-risk feedlot calves. These topics and more can be found in the latest digital edition of BEEF.