🌽 The Value in Preconditioning Calves - Nebraska Extension breaks down your options at weaning—sell now, precondition, retain, or feed out. A solid 45-day preconditioning program can boost health and sale value, but weighing feed, labor, and vaccine costs against potential premiums is key.

☀️ Late-Summer Calves Challenges - Calves born July–September face risks like heat stress, tight vaccination windows, and low-quality winter forage. This piece shares practical strategies to keep calves healthy and growing.

💉 Patience Pays in Calf Care - Treating calves too soon after antibiotics can hurt recovery and waste money. Learn why following post-treatment intervals protects health, lowers costs, and improves long-term outcomes.

🪱 Parasite Control, Done Right - Flies, lice, and ticks cut performance and profit. This article covers timing, product choice, and integrated strategies to keep pests in check and cattle comfortable.

🌱 Grazing Smarts Without Pasture - Nebraska rancher Jerry Weekes runs 150 pairs on 110 acres using annual forages, irrigation, and rotation. Rye, millet, and sorghum-sudangrass keep cattle fed year-round while protecting the land.

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