Better genetics results in better cattle – hands down. Superior quality really comes down to genetics. Some you can see and some you cannot. The better the genetics of the breeding animals, the better the calves will be. The quality of animals has always been important for beef and dairy producers and now it is… Read more »
What do you need to add up all the milk in the grocery store? A “cowculator.” While that may evoke a smile, the Cowculator is a serious tool that breeders can use to determine the cost/benefit ratio of breeding cows naturally or through artificial insemination. For years, using breeding bulls was seen as the least… Read more »
If you are in the cattle business, you undoubtedly know the costs involved with keeping your animals healthy and well fed. Of course, the biggest investment comes from the most basic need – feed. This obvious necessity for your cattle can become expensive, but there are ways to help reduce your feed costs while maintaining… Read more »
Although it may go against conventional wisdom, some studies seem to indicate that meat from older cattle may taste as good as or better than beef from younger cattle. All across the U.S. and Europe, some restaurant menus are offering older, longer aged meat to its customers. While conventional thinking would have most restaurant patrons… Read more »
