Cattle

Find articles on managing your cow-calf operation, including herd management, grazing systems, handling advice, and calving tips. This section also covers cattle equipment and products.

Factors in cattle conception rate

Long-term productivity of a cattle herd depends on high conception rates. Focus on cow body condition and her nutritional program.
A cow and her calf
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Don't Eat The Net Wrap

When you set your round bales out for the cattle, take the time to remove the net wrap. The extra effort could save your animal’s lives.

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Selecting Replacement Heifers

Every cattle producer has a vision of the ideal cattle herd. Carefully choosing replacement heifers gets you closer to your goal.
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Women in Agriculture

A shaking good harvest

By Women in Agriculture
A recent trip to a pecan orchard showed Heather Barnes that pecan farming is a lot more involved than she thought. See how the nuts are harvested.
pecan tree harvest
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Ageless Iron

1978 Ford Bronco: Freewheelin’ in Florida!

By Ageless Iron
1978 was a good year, y’know? Cool stuff happened that year. It was also the year Ford took the Bronco from the barnyard to the backwoods.
A brown Ford Bronco ready for auction
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15 common cattle breeds

There are more than 250 recognized breeds of cattle throughout the world, with more than 80 readily available to producers in the United States.
A black cow grazing with yellow ear tags
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Outsmart cattle worms

You’ve heard the saying, less is more. You just didn’t know it is true with your deworming program.
Outsmart cattle worms
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