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BeefIntroduction Beef cattle require a number of minerals for optimal growth and reproduction. Selecting the correct mineral supplement is important for maintaining healthy animals, and optimal growth and reproduction. Since high-quality forages and/or grains can furnish a large portion of the required minerals, producers should select supplements that will meet…
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BeefR. Curt Lacy, Extension Economist-LivestockCarole Hicks Knight, UGA Cooperative ExtensionJohn C. Mckissick, Professor Emeritus-Livestock Economics & Marketing Selling Versus Marketing Know Your Cost Plan for the Market Feeder Calf Marketing Alternatives Which Cattle to Produce Where to Market Choose the Right Marketing Method When to Market Keeping Up with the…
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LivestockIntroduction The beef cattle industry is going through quite a dynamic time. Feed prices are volatile, and the economy has affected the demand for beef and the ability for many producers to borrow money to run their operations. Many producers have chosen to exit the business while others are struggling…
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Forages and BaleageUttam Saha1Leticia Sonon1Jake Mowrer1Dennis Hancock2Lawton Stewart3Nicholas Hill2David Kissel1 Introduction Selenium (Se) is one of at least 17 essential minerals needed in animal diets. Selenium is a structural component of several vital enzyme systems, such as glutathione peroxidase, that play vital roles in animal and human physiology and health. Though it…
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BeefIn the Southeastern U.S., beef cattle producers focus on forage management and maximizing the grazing season. To that end, Southeastern cattle spend the vast majority of their lives either grazing or consuming stored forage. Cereal grains and coproduct feeds are also commonly used nutritional supplements for cattle in times of…
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BeefWater is one of the most important parts of cattle diets. It is essential for digestion, thermoregulation, growth, reproduction and circulatory and nervous system functions. Adult cattle need 8 to 20 gallons of water per day, depending on size, diet, status and weather. Research shows that unrestricted access to clean…
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BeefReviewed by Jacob R. Segers, Extension Animal ScientistOriginal manuscript by Johnny Rossi, Extension Animal Scientist – Beef Cattle, andTimothy W. Wilson, Extension Animal Scientist – Beef Cattle Introduction Importance of Body Condition Scoring How to Body Condition Score When to Evaluate Body Condition Body Condition Score and Calving Season Increasing…
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BeefIntroduction In recent years, global climate change has been one of the most frequently discussed scientific ideas in the popular press. Terms like “global warming” and “greenhouse gas” have been politicized with little discussion of what they really mean, shedding more heat than light on scientific discussions of changing climate.…
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Commercial FertilizerJulia Gaskin1, Glen Harris2, Alan Franzluebbers3 and John Andrae4 Poultry Litter as Fertilizer Forage Yields Using Poultry Litter Wisely Special Considerations Summary Further Information Poultry Litter as Fertilizer Poultry litter is commonly used as a fertilizer on pastures and hayfields in North Georgia. As the poultry industry expands to…
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BeefHistory Principles of Carcass Ultrasound Measurements Collected Data Collection Procedure Using Carcass Ultrasound Data Literature Cited The beef industry has begun utilizing a value-based marketing system, where cattlemen are rewarded for producing a high quality, consistent end product that meets consumer demands. One tool that aids producers in the…
