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⏱️ Breed Early, Get More Pay
Screwworm Response Plan, Estrus Sync Success, Ranchbot is Transforming Water Monitoring, and a Beef Ramen Noodle Bowl Recipe from Ranching.com by CattleMax.
Welcome to the 117th edition of Ranching.com – the leading cattle management resource for a community of 96,000+ ranchers and farmers.
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⏱️ Breed Early, Get More Pay
Merck - Drovers
⏱️ Breed Early, Get More Pay - Getting cows bred earlier in the breeding season leads to calves that are older and heavier at weaning, which means more pounds to sell. Cows that calve earlier also have more time to recover and breed back, helping keep your herd on schedule and more productive year after year.
🧬 AI Pays Off Fast - Artificial insemination allows producers to access top genetics without the cost of owning multiple high-end bulls, helping improve herd quality in a single generation. With relatively low per-head costs, AI can boost performance, uniformity and long-term returns when used strategically.
🐄 Heifers in Confinement - Replacement heifers can be successfully developed in confinement when pasture is limited, but their nutrition needs differ from finishing cattle and should focus on steady, moderate gain. Targeting about 1.25 pounds per day and avoiding overly high-energy diets helps build muscle and frame without excess fat, setting heifers up for successful breeding.
🦟 Screwworm Response Plan - The USDA has released an updated New World screwworm response playbook to help officials and producers prepare for a potential outbreak. It outlines coordinated response steps, surveillance efforts and strategies to contain spread while keeping cattle operations moving.
🐂 Bull Fertility Insights - Bull fertility goes beyond a simple pass or fail, with factors like nutrition, environment and overall condition all playing a role in breeding success. Even bulls that pass exams can struggle under certain conditions, so paying attention to the full picture helps avoid open cows and missed opportunities.
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RANCHING KNOW-HOW
Estrus Sync Success
 Schrader Ranch - Drovers | Estrus synchronization helps tighten breeding windows and makes it easier to manage labor while improving conception timing. Using the right protocols and timing gives producers a better shot at more uniform calf crops and stronger reproductive performance. |
BEHIND THE MIC
Ranchbot is Transforming Water Monitoring
RANCHING AROUND THE WORLD RECAP
🇷🇺 Russian Cattle Crisis [Beef Magazine]
🇨🇳 FMD Found in China [Beef Magazine]
CATTLE COMMUNITY
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Beef Ramen Noodle Bowl
Like ramen? Then you'll love this beef ramen noodle bowl recipe. Top Sirloin Steak takes ramen to new heights. |
READER POLL
What’s the biggest benefit of estrus synchronization for your operation? |
LAST WEEK’S POLL RESULTS
What makes the biggest difference for your calving season? | 3.75%: Being fully prepared with supplies 36.25%: Checking cows regularly 50%: Nutrition and body condition 10%: Having help lined up |
