Welcome to the 98th edition of Ranching.com – the leading cattle management resource for a community of 96,000+ ranchers and farmers.

💪 Build Better Heifers - Good post-breeding care, like pregnancy checks, sorting out open heifers early, and feeding bred ones right — makes a big difference in how productive your herd will be long-term. Taking care of heifers “after the bull’s out” often pays more than just putting weight on them before breeding.

🐂 Bull Care Matters - Winter is no time to forget the herd bull — keeping him fed right, protected from cold and given proper mineral/vitamin support sets him up for a strong next breeding season.

🔍 System Check-Up - A successful cow-calf program depends on more than just the cattle — you need to weigh genetics, environment, available resources and your economics to make sure everything lines up.

🐄 Right Cow, Right Land - Matching cow type to your range, pasture and climate can pay off — choosing cattle that fit your land helps cut feed and stress, while boosting long-term herd success.

📉 Cattle Slipping Down - The latest USDA “Cattle on Feed” report shows placements and marketing both down about 8–10%, with overall feedlot numbers 1.6% lower than a year ago — and heifers on feed at the lowest level for an October in nearly a decade. That tells us the liquidation trend continues: fewer feeders, fewer replacements — which keeps herd rebuild odds slim and could keep prices elevated for a while.

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