Heifer development is one of the most substantial expenses for beef cattle operations. Time quickly gets away when you’re a cow-calf operator, but it’s essential to keep the first calf heifers on ...

Body condition plays an important role in this. Body condition score at calving has proven to be a strong predictor of the ...

Just like the youth of today foreshadow what the world will look like in the next generation, heifer selection and first calf heifer management determine the future of cowherds. Overseeing this stage ...

Effective post-breeding management in your beef herd helps identify open heifers early and ensures proper development for ...

Heifers are the future of the cow herd. These young females represent genetic progress, years of investment, and the foundation of the herd’s long-term productivity. But as most ranchers know, despite ...

Analysis of your production system, breeding objectives, mating decisions and development ensures the your heifers are the ...

Nevan McKiernan reports on the first weekend of the Carrick Winter Fair, where breeding heifers sold for as high as €16,000.

ELLENDALE, Minn. — When the Cowell family first started raising cattle, there weren’t many others in their area of southern Minnesota with the Highland breed. But that has changed dramatically in the ...

MCINTIRE, Iowa -Ben Weis showed the Supreme Champion 4-H Breeding Heifer at the Iowa State Fair in August, but he's not resting on his laurels. Ben Weis of McIntire is a budding beef producer. Weis ...

Attendees of the 11th Devon World Congress Tour evaluate and judge the registered Red Devon cattle owned by 4 Seasons Farm. 4 Seasons Farm, owned by Bob VanKirk, (third from right) was selected as ...