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  • Woodville, Mississippi, cattlewoman Rylie Melancon uses both genotype and phenotype when selecting cattle for her family's herd. (Jennifer Carrico)

    Calving Success Requires Attention to Details

    Solid Foundation Builds Calving Success

    Genetic and phenotypic selection tools plus nutrition provide formula for making improvements in herds.

  • Rather than take chances with an infertile bull, veterinarian Billy Blair Jr. and cattleman Austin Taylor both believe in Breeding Soundness Exams. (Becky Mills)

    Check Bull Performance With a Complete BSE

    Bull Performance Insurance

    Conducting a complete Breeding Soundness Exam each year is a good policy to ensure the job will get done.

  • Greg Pittman, Extension coordinator in Jackson County, Georgia, recommends testing at least 10 percent of the bales in every field, every cutting. (Becky Mills)

    Dispelling the Myth of the 1,000 lb. Bale and 1,000 lb. Cow

    Match Hay Amount to Cow Need

    Too many producers underestimate the weight of cattle and overestimate the weight of bales.

  • Chad McCormick and Tom McDonald oversee the feedyard's sustainability efforts. (Jennifer Carrico)

    Environmental Responsibilities of One of the Largest Feedyards in the Nation

    In Pursuit of Sustainability

    Five Rivers Cattle Feeding seeks environmental excellence when managing manure and water.

  • Bid on Beef staff are all on deck selling beef cuts to buyers in person and online. The team (from left) consists of Wes Tiemann, Amanda Radke, Chris Earl and Kody Fleeman. (Photo courtesy of Bid on Beef)

    Auction Platform Lets Consumers Bid on Meat

    Bid on Beef

    Auction platform lets consumers choose the cuts and the price they pay while connecting them to exceptional cattle producers.

  • Even though udders are cleaned before and after milking, researchers are looking at whether the H5N1 virus can be transmitted through milking machines. (Jennifer Carrico)

    Biosecurity Helps Keep Cattle Safe

    Protect the Herd

    Biosecurity plan can help protect dairy and beef cattle herds from bird flu.

  • Knowing how to properly control flies on cattle can help prevent health problems and economic losses. (Jim Patrico)

    Cattle Fly Control Prevents Losses

    Take Control of Flies

    Different flies cause varying health problems and economic losses, thus finding good control methods prior to problems can help.