Expert Guide: Mastering Cattle Pregnancy Checks for Maximum Herd Productivity
Expert Guide: Mastering Cattle Pregnancy Checks for Maximum Herd Productivity Some ranchers assume they can just eyeball a pregnant cow. But by the time you can see it, you’ve already lost precious weeks or months. Time is money in this business, and regular checks help you prepare in advance for the new, healthy calves. Implementing […]
Understanding Cattle Gestation: A Comprehensive Guide for Ranchers
Understanding Cattle Gestation: A Comprehensive Guide for Ranchers The gestation period in cattle refers to the length of time a cow carries her calf from conception to birth. It typically lasts 283 days and is calculated starting from the date of breeding or artificial insemination. Understanding the gestation period enables ranchers to make informed decisions […]
Preconditioning Calves – Setting a Foundation
Preconditioning Calves – Setting a Foundation Nowadays, feedlot and grass calf buyers are looking for calves that are ready to finish – no extra work needed. More upfront work leads to less stress when the calf is weaned and sold – and a good premium in your pocket. Preconditioning calves sets a solid foundation to […]
Breed Interface Updates: Gelbvieh, Aberdeen and Beefmaster
Breed Association Integrations Made Easy Breed Interface Updates: Gelbvieh, Aberdeen and Beefmaster As a CattleMax registered plan customer and member of your breed association, you can save time and effort using the Breed Interfaces feature. Maintain production records, generate reports for management decisions and print pedigree ads for buyers. By integrating with breed associations, CattleMax […]
Pasture Management Updates
New Tools for Smarter Pasture Management Pasture Management Updates Keeping up with Pastures in CattleMax can come in handy during hay season, when assigning tasks, or even during everyday activities on your ranch. This powerful tool allows you to store valuable and pertinent pasture information on the same platform as the rest of your ranch […]
Advanced Equipment Tracking and Categorization
Smarter Equipment Management Advanced Equipment Tracking and Categorization Keeping your farm equipment information in CattleMax allows you to see active and inactive equipment, record models, serial numbers, part numbers, maintenance history, record notes, and create tasks for future maintenance. You can also now track the location of your equipment and the categories they fall into. […]
Announcing Ranching.com – Ranchers Helping Ranchers
Announcing Ranching.com At Last, Something That’s Free and Useful There’s a pearl of cowboy wisdom that none of us should ever forget. “If it’s free, take it. And if it’s useful, keep it.” The problem is, the combination of both free and useful seem to be in short supply these days. Fortunately, that’s not the […]
CattleMax Calving Kit
Calving Kit Must-Haves CattleMax Team Calving Kit Our team of ranchers put together a Calving Kit with all the essentials that they keep in their calving boxes and also some tips that they have found helpful! Calving Kit Checklist Ear TagsElectronic ID TagsTaggersTag PensVaccines & SyringesWeighing Platform or ScaleColostrum & ElectrolytesProbiotic PasteNavel Guard or IodineCalving […]
Hay Production Records
How to track hay production in CattleMax New Feature – Hay Production With haying season well underway in most areas and finished in others, keeping an accurate inventory of hay quantity and types can play a big role in your herd management. The Hay Production feature in CattleMax allows you to keep track of your […]
Verification Program Audits made easy with the Ranch Verification Organizer
Take the hassle out of the audit process with verified programs Ranch Verification Organizer In today’s times, getting the most for your animals is crucial. Many cattle producers have begun participating in verification programs to earn premiums when selling their cattle. These programs often have specific management requirements that are verified in annual audits. In […]