If you have ever watched a TV commercial for hamburgers or checked out a burger menu at a restaurant, you have probably come across the words “angus beef.” Many people believe that the word “angus” refers to the quality or grade of beef present within a burger or another type of meat. But in actuality,… Read More
When breeders and researchers want to have a gene analysis conducted on a cow, it typically takes about three months and costs roughly $3,000. These analyses can help identify good candidates for breeding programs, and prevent genes that cause hereditary illness from being passed on to future generations. But because the process is rather expensive… Read More
In recent years, viable grassland has become very expensive to rent or own. So expensive, in fact, that many looking to get into the cow/calf business may find that they have enough funds to buy land, but not enough for operating expenses and growing an inventory of cattle. This has led many potential cattle producers… Read More
The prices for calves are expected to be down this year, so many ranchers and livestock farms are turning more to growth-promoting implants in hopes of adding another 20 to 30 pounds to their animals during the weaning process. As Drovers explains, growth-promoting implants have become a proven and effective technology for increasing the weight… Read More