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📊 Cattle Strategy for 2026
Bull Selection Focus, Prevent Hypothermia in Calves, Tight Cattle Supply Predictions and Herbed Onion Beef Brisket Recipe from Ranching.com by CattleMax.
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📊 Cattle Strategy for 2026
Kayla Walker
📊 Cattle Strategy for 2026 - As markets move into 2026, producers are being encouraged to focus on clear business planning instead of reacting to price swings. Thinking through marketing timing, herd goals and risk management now can help set your operation up for steadier decisions all year long.
💊 Minerals for Calves - Getting vitamins and minerals right helps calves fight off stress and disease and improves their chances of thriving early in life. A sound supplement plan matched to your forage and herd needs gives calves the foundation they need for better health and performance.
😮💨 Respiratory Protection - Respiratory disease can set cattle back in health and performance if it isn’t managed with good air quality, ventilation and stress reduction. Paying attention to pens, minimizing sudden temperature swings and watching closely for early signs helps keep animals breathing easier and herds healthier.
🐂 Bull Selection Focus - Having clear herd objectives makes bull selection easier because you’re choosing genetics that fit your pasture, market and performance goals. Knowing what traits matter most helps you pick bulls that move your herd forward with less guesswork and more confidence.
🐄 Udder Quality Matters - Good udder and teat structure helps cows mother calves more easily and reduces stress on both cow and handler during nursing and weaning. Paying attention to udder quality when selecting replacements can save time, lower treatment needs and improve overall calf performance.
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RANCHING KNOW-HOW
Prevent Hypothermia in Calves
 Van Newkirk Herefords | Keeping newborn calves warm and dry when cold weather hits can make all the difference in their survival and early growth. Simple steps like good bedding, quick drying after birth and shelter from wind reduce stress and help calves thrive through winter weather. |
BEHIND THE MIC
Tight Cattle Supply Predictions
Brad Kooima discusses the drivers behind current cattle market volatility and how supply shortages are shaping packer strategies.
RANCHING AROUND THE WORLD RECAP
🇲🇽 New World Screwworm: Outbreak Moves into Northern Mexico [Feedlot Magazine]
CATTLE COMMUNITY
Community Member - Jerry Griffin
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Herbed Onion Beef Brisket
To slice or to shred? That's always the debate with beef Brisket. This recipe is slow cooked with onions and herbs to yield a flavorful sauce, no matter how you slice (or shred) it. |
READER POLL
What will influence your cattle decisions most this year? |
LAST WEEK’S POLL RESULTS
How are you planning to handle cull cows this year? | 18.52%: Selling Sooner 11.11%: Holding Longer 58.02%: Marketing as Needed 12.35%: Still Watching the Market |
