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🤯 Are Cow Costs Getting Out of Control?
Strong Beef Demand Continues, Smart Steps to Fall Calving, Best Practices for Injections in Beef Cattle, and Classic Beef Kabobs from Ranching.com by CattleMax.
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🤯 Are Cow Costs Getting Out of Control?
Troy Walz - Feedlot Magazine
🤯 Are Cow Costs Getting Out of Control? - Higher cow prices and escalating input costs are pushing annual cow upkeep into new territory. This article breaks down how these trends are inflating production expenses and what that means for profitability going forward.
🐂 Have You Scheduled That BSE? - A breeding soundness exam (BSE) 30–60 days before breeding season can spot fertility or structural issues and give bulls time to gain condition. This article outlines what’s checked—body condition, structure, semen quality—and argues it’s one of the most cost-effective preventive steps you can take.
🥩 Strong Beef Demand Continues - Even amid economic headwinds, consumer appetite for beef remains robust, helping stabilize prices and market sentiment. This article explores the drivers behind sustained demand, from protein trends to supply tightness, and what it means for cattle producers moving forward.
🌾 3 Rules for Winter Hay Needs - Knowing how much hay to have is more than guesswork. This article lays out three essential rules—account for daily intake, waste, and emergency buffer—to help you stock smarter and avoid shortfalls when snow hits.
📈 Carcass Weights, Quality & Demand - As beef demand shifts, producers are watching carcass weights and quality grades closely to match what consumers want. This article examines trends in slaughter weight, grading dynamics, and how these changes are shaping the value chain.
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VIDEOS FROM AROUND THE WEB
Best Practices for Injections in Beef Cattle
RANCHING KNOW-HOW
Smart Steps for Fall Calving
 Troy Walz (UNL) - Drovers | Managing a fall-calving herd isn’t the same as spring—this article offers 20 timely tips, from cow nutrition to calving cadence and marketing plans. It’s a practical guide to helping your fall calving season run smoother and set up your herd for success. |
RANCHING AROUND THE WORLD RECAP
🇨🇦 Picking the most efficient cows to rebuild your cow herd [Canadian Cattlemen]
🇦🇺 Raising resilient herds: prioritizing nutrition, welfare and sustainability [Meat & Livestock Australia]
CATTLE COMMUNITY
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Classic Beef Kabobs
Everyone loves meat on a stick, right? Originating from Middle Eastern cuisine, kabobs are meat and vegetables on a stick, often flavored with marinades and sprinkled with seasonings. They are commonly grilled over hot coals for an added flavor. |
READER POLL
Which rising cost has affected your cow-calf budget the most lately? |
LAST WEEK’S POLL RESULTS
What do you think has the biggest impact on reproductive success in your herd? | 8.96%: Timed AI and synchronization 20.90%: Bull power and breeding soundness 55.22%: Cow nutrition before breeding 14.93%: Herd health and vaccinations |
