Transform Your Pastures with Rotational Grazing
Rethink Your Grazing Transform Your Pastures with Rotational Grazing Rotational grazing can be customized to fit your herd and land. While setup averages $70–$75 per acre, long-term savings on feed, fertilizer, and vet bills quickly outweigh the cost. The practice leads to healthier soils, improved pastures, reduced parasite pressure, and stronger herd performance. With pasture […]
Proving Value with Beef Cattle Performance Metrics
Measure What Matters Proving Value with Beef Cattle Performance Metrics Evaluating beef cattle visually—looking at muscle, fat cover, rib width, and structure—can tell part of the story. But to make confident management decisions, ranchers need more than just what they see. That’s where performance metrics come in. By combining visual observation with data-driven records, producers […]
Cow Calf Stocking Rates
Cow-Calf Stocking Rate What it is, how to calculate it, and how it can boost decision-making As a producer, you want to run the most efficient and profitable cattle operation possible. Knowing your cow-calf stocking rate is a key step toward smarter decisions, stronger land management, and improved profitability. It helps you match your herd […]
Top 10 Cattle Breeds for Maximizing Profitability
Top cattle breeds for carcass quality, size, efficiency, and more Top 10 Cattle Breeds for Maximizing Profitability More than 250 breeds of cattle exist globally. But which of those perform the best and yield a stronger return on investment for producers? A cow’s breed will have a big impact on its size, weight, reproductive efficiency, […]
Breed Guide: The Advantage and Characteristics of Angus Cattle
What to know about Angus beef cattle: Carcass quality, genetic resiliency, and more The Advantage and Characteristics of Angus Cattle Since its origin in Scotland hundreds of years ago, Angus cattle have been one of the most prominent, well-known breeds in the world. These days, there are hundreds of thousands of Angus cattle in the […]
A Comprehensive Guide for Ranchers about Artificial Insemination in Cattle
A Comprehensive Guide for Ranchers about Artificial Insemination in Cattle Artificial insemination (AI) in cattle is a breeding technique where semen from a bull is manually placed into a cow’s reproductive tract. It’s a way to get cows pregnant without using a live bull on your ranch. During AI, a trained technician or veterinarian uses […]
Cattle Heat 101: The 21-Day Cycle That Drives Your Ranch’s Success
Cattle Heat 101: The 21-Day Cycle That Drives Your Ranch’s Success A ranch’s bottom line hinges on one critical number: the percentage of cows that get pregnant during the breeding season. And for that, you need to understand cattle heat cycles. In this post, we’ll cover the basics of cattle heat cycles, their four phases, […]
Cattle Gestation Chart: What is it, How to Use, and Benefits
Cattle Gestation Chart: What is it, How to Use, and Benefits Calculating calving dates for a single cow can be time-consuming. Doing it for an entire herd? That’s a daunting task that can eat up hours of a rancher’s valuable time. Opening a calculator or performing complex math for each cow is not just tedious—it’s […]
5 Essential Areas to Focus on During Cattle Pregnancy
5 Essential Areas to Focus on During Cattle Pregnancy Cattle pregnancy is an important part of raising livestock, affecting both the health of your herd and your farm’s success. Whether you’re new to cattle farming or have been at it for years, knowing how to handle this process can make a big difference. While nature […]
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 […]