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Next Few Months Critical In Beef Operations

The next several months are crucial in securing potential profits in a majority of beef operations. “The No. 1 indicator of potential profits is the birth of a live calf, and to have a live calf next year, the cows need to become pregnant,” says Carl Dahlen, North Dakota State University Extension Service beef cattle
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Producers Make Room For New Calves

Prices for most types of cattle at the various auction marts in Manitoba generally managed to hold steady, if not improve at some locations during the week ended March 18. The marketings hitting the auction yards were large, but demand was equal to the task. Cattle weighing under 750 pounds continued to be in strong
Dairy cattle, Livestock

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emember your mother telling you to eat slowly and not gobble your food? As it turns out, Mom’s advice applies to calves as well as kids. Dairy hei fer calves are healthier if taught not to gulp down grain, according to research at the University of Guelph. Researchers found mixing grain with forage in a
Dairy cattle, Livestock

Calving Dates Vary But Nutritional Needs Stay The Same

When discussing major changes in the beef cow operation, calving date and cow size quickly come to life. The easiest to change is calving date. Caution and considerable thought needs to be used because, once changed, an early calving date is not easy to get back. Through the years of looking at calving intervals, most
Beef cattle, Dairy cattle, Livestock

Mastitis — Not Just A Problem With Dairy Cows

Even though we think of mastitis as more of a dairy disease, producers still need to be vigilant in their beef herds. With higher milk production and cows being retained in our herds longer, both these factors have a tendency to increase mastitis incidence. Mastitis or inflammation of the mammary gland results in swelling in
Livestock

Heavier Cattle Find Price Ceiling

Ca t t l e producers in Manitoba saw prices stabilize during the week ended Feb. 25, and one analyst feels values may have reached their peak, at least for the time being. Rick Wright with Heartland Order Buying at Hamiota said heavier animals were seeing the largest drop-off in price. “The cattle over 750
Livestock

Will It Pay To Retain Or Purchase Heifers?

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Better prices have returned to the cattle industry, and last fall, bred heifers were selling in the $1,100 to $1,350 range with some reports at $1,450. “When your heifer comes off pasture next fall and comparable animals are selling for $1,350 to $1,450, you need to know whether or not you should keep her or
Livestock

Optimism Spurs Shipping Of Older Cows

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Ca t t l e mo v i n g throug h Manitoba’s auction yards continued to be met with strong demand during the week ended Feb. 4, keeping prices at solid levels. Quality remains a determining factor in price, but all classes were well supported overall. “The market is holding right up there, even
Livestock

Are You Ready For Calving Season?

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Cows are getting ready for the calving season, but producers may not be prepared, says North Dakota State University Extension Service beef specialist Carl Dahlen. Leading up to the breeding season, a portion of the cows in beef herds will be cycling. Even in situations where producers have good fences, bulls can manage to find
Beef cattle, Livestock

Canadian Cattle Herd Reduction Slowing Down

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The ongoing cattle herd liquidation in Canada over the past few years may be starting to slow down. But it will take a number of years before the herd reduction trend turns around and a noticeable increase in the herd size could be expected, according to industry analysts. Brenna Grant, a research analyst with Canfax,

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