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Fight Flies with Feed, Semen Handling Matters, What Causes Difficult Births, Recipe from Ranching.com by CattleMax.
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Calving Assistance Rates
Farm Journal
🐄 Calving Assistance Rates - Most beef cows calve without assistance, but about 10 to 20 percent may still need some help depending on factors like calf size and cow development. First-calf heifers are more likely to need assistance, which is why close monitoring and good management during calving season can make a big difference.
📊 New USDA Cattle Dashboard - The USDA has launched a new feeder and stocker cattle dashboard that gives producers instant access to price trends, volumes and market comparisons in an easy-to-read format. With customizable filters by region, weight and sale type, it helps ranchers quickly zero in on the data that matters most for marketing decisions.
📉 Fewer Heifers on Feed - The latest quarterly data shows a decline in heifers on feed, signaling that producers may be holding more females back for breeding rather than sending them to the feedlot. That shift suggests early signs of herd rebuilding, even as overall cattle supplies remain tight.
🚁 Drones on the Ranch - Drones are changing how ranchers check cattle and fence lines, allowing them to cover more ground faster without relying on ATVs or pickups. With high-resolution cameras and thermal imaging, producers can spot sick animals, broken fences and issues that might otherwise be missed from the ground.
🪰 Fight Flies with Feed - Nutrition can play a bigger role in fly control than many producers realize, with balanced diets helping cattle better handle stress and resist pests. A well-planned nutrition program combined with other control methods can reduce fly pressure and improve overall herd performance.
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RANCHING KNOW-HOW
Semen Handling Matters
 Genex | Proper semen handling is critical to getting the most out of your breeding program, since even small temperature changes or handling mistakes can reduce conception rates. Following consistent protocols from storage to breeding helps protect semen quality and gives cows the best chance at a successful pregnancy. |
BEHIND THE MIC
What Causes Difficult Births
In this podcast, with Cattle Chat, experts break down the common causes of difficult births, including calf size, genetics and how well the cow is developed. They also highlight how nutrition, heifer management and calf positioning can all play a role, giving producers practical insight to help reduce calving problems.
CATTLE COMMUNITY
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
English Muffin Cheeseburger Pizzas
Cheeseburgers and pizza? Two of our favorite things, combined into one. |
READER POLL
What’s your biggest factor in reducing calving difficulty? |
LAST WEEK’S POLL RESULTS
Do you regularly weigh your cattle? | 34.41 %: Yes, every working 24.73%: Occasionally 10.75%: Rarely 30.11%: Not currently |
