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1. A well of optimism in the driest of droughts: (From the Editor); Spend a few days in the blistering Texas sun during the state’s worst drought in generations, and you learn something vital about the beef industry. The summer of 2011 may be winding down, but for many ...; Created on 29 August 2011
2. Global beef roundup: China reopens doors to Argentina’s beef trade: (Market Reports); Argentina and China have completed sanitary agreements needed to start exports of beef from the South American country, wrapping up negotiations kicked off late last year, according to Argentina’s agriculture ...; Created on 29 August 2011
3. Four ways to marry implants, quality goals: (Feed & Nutrition); In a perfect world, cattle growth promotants would improve and increase marbling, too. Short of that, feeders can strike a balance between grade and gain, implant and marbling levels. Here are four ...; Created on 29 August 2011
4. Planning for successful weaning on pasture: (Grazing); As weaning time approaches for many cow-calf producers, it may be useful to review your management practices to be certain you are prepared. Having healthy calves is an important component of successful ...; Created on 29 August 2011
5. Drought-stressed pastures need time and management: (Grazing); Very few years will be classified as perfect ones for livestock producers. Debaters by nature, most operators can find something to talk about for any given year. Certain years, though, will always ...; Created on 29 August 2011
6. Factors in high-quality hay production: (Grazing); When pasture growth is limited, some type of stored feed must be provided to grazing animals.Hay is one of the most versatile stored feeds available because: Accumulated forage from periods of ...; Created on 29 August 2011
7. New and old tricks for weaning this fall: (Feed & Nutrition); There are many ways to wean calves, depending on facilities, feed resources, calving season and climate. The goal is to wean with least stress – to keep calves healthy – and get them gaining again ...; Created on 29 August 2011
8. Winrock Farms: At home in Arkansas: (Producer Profiles); Winrock Farms has maintained a reputation for producing quality cattle for 58 years. Herds of purebred Santa Gertrudis and Red Angus cattle graze the brow of Petit Jean Mountain near Morrilton, Arkansas. ...; Created on 29 August 2011
9. Can weaning affect beef end-product quality?: (Beef Quality); If you are a rancher, then you are in the meat business. Americans love the taste and enjoy the satisfaction of eating beef. We must keep them happy if we want to stay in business. However, most ...; Created on 29 August 2011
10. Breaking down fiber digestion for ruminant energy: (Feed & Nutrition); As an industry, we have evolved to rely heavily on harvested cereal grains to supply energy for growing and finishing cattle, as well as breeding animals in certain conditions. Because of the relatively ...; Created on 29 August 2011
11. Prepare for health issues in the weaning stage: (Herd Health); Weaning time brings cattle producers one step closer to their paycheck for that calf crop – so they know how important it is to ensure calf health. Most producers agree that weaning success isn’t about ...; Created on 29 August 2011
12. The prescription for immune protection: (Herd Health); Cattle producers rely on vaccines to protect their cattle against diseases that negatively impact cattle health and production. The cost of a comprehensive vaccination program is low compared to the ...; Created on 29 August 2011
13. It's the Pitts: The little heifer that cud: (Lee Pitts); You have no doubt heard the statement that “a watched pot will never boil?” Well, I am here to tell you that a watched cow will never calve! I developed this theory observing a heifer that fell in love ...; Created on 29 August 2011
14. 2EZ Bale Mover with new hydraulic bumper pull: (Products & Services); GoBob Pipe and Steel’s 2EZ Bale Mover is a “never get out of your vehicle” trailer capable of loading, hauling and dumping bales up to 2,500 pounds up to six at a time with only a truck or tractor. Now ...; Created on 29 August 2011
15. Optimum UterFlush, organic reproductive care for cattle: (Products & Services); Van Beek Natural Science has introduced Optimum UterFlush, an organic product for reproductive care in beef and dairy cattle. Optimum UterFlush is administered intrauterine post-calving to help restore ...; Created on 29 August 2011
16. Mintrex chelated trace minerals: (Products & Services); Mintrex® chelated trace minerals, from Novus International, Inc., belong to a new feed ingredient category. The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) accepted this new feed ingredient ...; Created on 29 August 2011
17. Solar Feeder programmable cattle feeder: (Products & Services); New lines of solar-powered, timed, programmable cattle feeders eliminate feed waste and save time for small family farmers and large cattle ranchers. Each Solar Feeder carries between 1,000 and 8,000 ...; Created on 29 August 2011
18. Two new fifth-wheel hitches: (Products & Services); Andersen Hitches is proud to introduce the future of fifth-wheel hitches. The Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection is the lightest and most affordable connection for a fifth-wheel trailer in the industry. Andersen ...; Created on 29 August 2011
19. Hydraulic Neck Extender Bars: (Products & Services); The Moly Manufacturing Hydraulic Neck Extender Bars provide a new industry standard in head and body control and provide three head control options: straight forward, left and right. The Hydraulic Neck ...; Created on 29 August 2011
20. On the Edge of Common Sense: The hedgehog tale: (Baxter Black); It came as a surprise to me that there is a brisk hedgehog business in the country. It shouldn’t have. Earlier entrepreneurial promoters had done well with Chia Pets, pet rocks, longhorn cattle, ostriches ...; Created on 26 August 2011

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