Farm Talk - Livestock

K-State economist outlines market trends
The weak U.S. economy has hurt beef demand over recent quarters.
Beef markets get boost from trade
Beef exports in 2009 declined less than one percent from 2008, holding much firmer than many analysts expected given the global economic recession.
Cold temperatures impact cattle markets
Cold, sloppy feedlot conditions have delayed animal finishing and reduced carcass weights.
Good time to control lice on cattle
Regardless of which type your cattle have, lice can cost you lots of money.
Dairy Profit Seminars slated in Mo.
The program addresses “strategies for financial recovery” at five regional seminars sponsored by the Missouri Dairy Association (MDA), the Commercial Agriculture Program and University of Missouri Extension.
Combating respiratory problems in calves
Delayed passage through the birth canal in the face of uterine contractions that pinch off the umbilical cord comprises oxygenation of the calf.
Examining supplements for growing replacement heifers
Heifers supplemented daily had similar average daily gain as compared to heifers supplemented three days/week.
Knowing the facts about prolapse in cows
Most prolapses occur very near the time of calving.
How to manage animal mortality
Regardless of the type of ranch or animals raised, death loss does happen and proper disposal is required by law.
Cattlemen advised to watch feed during frigid weather
Cattle producers need to keep a sharp eye on feed amounts and early calves when frigid air moves in.
Missouri Steer Feedout steers perform well but still lose money
Steers in the recent Missouri Street Feedout performed well but still ended up losing money.
Pros and cons of two calving seasons
Deciding on the use of one calving season or two is a big first step, with many fall calving seasons having arose from elongated spring seasons.
Cold temperatures can trigger fescue foot
Cattle that have been grazing on hot fescue are at a risk for fescue foot symptoms as the winter weather conditions settle in.
Culling the cow herd can cut feed costs
The major cost of keeping a cow all year is the winter feed.
Aging cows can become a liability
Unless a thorough head-to-tail checkup is made about every year, those aging cows become a liability.
Demand strong for Gelbvieh females
More cattle producers are looking at Gelbvieh influenced commercial females in the United States.
Research links cattle stress and weather
Kansas State University researcher teams up with other scientists to look at possible effects of climate change on cattle nutrition.
Pork producers see record losses Nov. 13
Hog farmers are losing more money than they did in what they thought was a once-a-lifetime crunch just a decade ago.
BCS impacts breed back capability in cows
Body Condition Scoring (BCS) system now used to subjectively describe cow, heifer and bull fleshiness serves a useful purpose and is fairly easy to learn.

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