What Is MPPA in Cattle? Formula & Guide
What Is MPPA in Cattle? Formula & Guide A cow’s ability to consistently raise productive calves is an important consideration when evaluating herd performance. But comparing actual weaning weights alone doesn’t always provide the full picture. Calf age, nutrition, weather, and management conditions can all influence weaning weights. That’s where Most Probable Producing Ability (MPPA) […]
Put Your Herd Records to Work This Fall
As published in the CattleMax October 2026 Newsletter. Fall brings plenty of decisions on the ranch. From preg checking and evaluating cows to selecting replacements and preparing for breeding season, now is a good time to look back at the records you’ve collected throughout the year and put that information to work as you plan […]
Things To Do Before Calving Season Starts
As published in the CattleMax September 2026 Newsletter. A successful calving season starts well before the first calf arrives. Taking time now to review your herd, records, and supplies can help you stay organized and prepared when calving gets busy. RANCHING SMARTER 5 Things to Do Before Fall Calving Starts A successful calving season starts […]
Breed Guide: Adaptability and Performance in Brangus Cattle
What to Know About Brangus Cattle Performance, Adaptability, and Profitability Brangus cattle were developed to meet the demands of hot, humid, and challenging environments without sacrificing beef quality. By combining the carcass merit of Angus cattle with the heat tolerance and durability of Brahman genetics, the Brangus breed offers commercial producers a balanced option built […]
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 […]
A Smarter Way to Track Sale Weights in CattleMax
Sale Ticket Update A Smarter Way to Track Sale Weights in CattleMax Photo Credit – Nathan Boles, rancher and CattleMax team member Keeping accurate performance records is one of the best ways to make more informed decisions for your herd, and CattleMax makes this even easier! When you add a weight to a Sale Ticket, […]
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 […]