💰 15 Ways to Invest Cow-Calf Profits - With calf prices high, now's the time to reinvest in your operation’s future—from employee training and estate planning to pasture improvements and virtual fencing. This article offers a wide range of smart ideas to help turn this year’s profits into long-term ranch success.

🐂 Bull Condition Counts - Over-conditioning bulls—especially around the scrotum—can lead to poorer semen quality, test failure, and reduced embryo development, even if they pass a basic fertility check. This article dives into why managing bull body condition is key for real-world reproductive success.

📈 Minimize Shrink, Maximize Profit - K-State experts break down simple, high-impact techniques to reduce weight loss during cattle transport—including minimizing feed and water deprivation, handling cattle calmly, and cutting down travel time—so you protect value and boost your bottom line.

📝 Herd Scorecard: Weaning Weights - This article walks you through building a post-weaning scorecard to track herd performance—examining key metrics like calf survival, average weaning weight, and pregnancy rates. Using these benchmarks helps highlight areas needing attention and supports data-driven improvements across your operation.

💉 First Generic BRD Treatment Approved - The FDA has approved Gamrozyne, the first generic version of gamithromycin, for treating and controlling bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle. It offers the same effectiveness as the brand-name Zactran but may help reduce treatment costs—though a veterinarian’s prescription is required

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