Jeff Hall believes most cow/calf operations have animals that are mineral deficient--especially when it comes to copper. It's a conclusion he's reached after thousands of blood and liver biopsy tests in herds across the country. And, it's convinced him there's a big potential...

I've rarely been to a cattle operation where a clostridial vaccine wasn't part of the health protocol. Turns out, giving that two-, four-, seven- or eight-way, along with an injectable IBR vaccine, might be a mistake.

Joy Reznicek has heard all the reasons she should want to replace Kentucky 31 fescue with a novel endophyte, but at Mississippi's Town Creek Farm, they are taking the change slowly with an eye toward cost versus return.

If you want proof Keith Tuck's rotational-grazing system works, take a look at his hay equipment. Oh, wait. It's gone. He sold it in 2016.

Whatever you call them, probiotics, or direct-fed microbials (DFM), they promise a lot. Testimonials on company websites declare these little-known microbes can add pounds, improve animal health and reduce morbidity.

There is no simple, one-trick fix when it comes to fly control. In fact, it's better to think in terms of fly management and IPM rather than control. IPM, or integrated pest management, is key because it allows producers to manage around resistance. It's not as simple as...

As calf prices tighten, value-added programs continue to gain in popularity. Now in its 18th year, the Integrity Beef Alliance is proving that meeting a series of best-management practice protocols can yield significant increases in weaning and yearling weights. One of the...