ANGUS BEEF BULLETIN EXTRA

October 25, 2023 | Vol. 15 : No. 10-A

Management


CAB Sustainability Award

Fall Grazing Influences Spring Forage Production

Monitoring pastures in the fall is critical to spring forage production.

Monitoring grazing use in the fall has the potential to significantly affect 2024 forage production. North Dakota State University Extension has found that heavy grazing use in the fall can reduce forage production the following growing season by more than 50%.


Gizmos & Gadgets

Tools and innovations for the farm and ranch.

This month’s “Gizmos & Gadgets” includes a product to reduce the pain associated with castration and new tractor models.

Feedyard Insights Bring Focus to Profitability

Feedyards share preferences, purchasing wish list.

The recently published “Industry Insights” report conducted by CattleFax analysts in partnership with Angus Media revealed several interesting trends and attitudes from the feedyard and cow-calf sectors.



October 11, 2023 | Vol. 15 : No. 10-A

Effect of Calving Difficulty on Reproductive Performance

Every delay of 30 minutes of obstetric care during stage II labor can result in a six-day longer anestrous period.

Fall calving season is here, and what happens during this time can affect breeding season results. Dystocia is the proper name given to problems during birth. It can be associated with a plethora of reasons, such as a calf that is larger than the birth canal, or a calf that is not in the correct position for calving.


Backgrounding at Different Rates of Gain

Backgrounding at a high rate of gain produces cattle with higher gains and ending weights.

Backgrounding systems are known to have a large effect on animal performance and carcass characteristics. In Midwest production systems, it is common to fall-wean calves and background them during the winter before allowing them to either graze in the summer or be placed on finishing diets.

Factors Affecting Succession Planning

Succession planning is more related to management style than retirement age.

Succession plans ensure continuation of the farm business. Without succession plans, the next generation is left in limbo, unsure of how to split the farm, and may be forced to sell because an agreement can’t be reached.