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USDA proposes new downer cattle
regulation
The
U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing a new regulation that
would
prohibit the slaughter of cattle that can't walk. The rule would amend
federal meat inspection regulations to initiate a complete ban if the
cattle become non-ambulatory after initial inspection
by the U.S.
Food Safety and Inspection Service, an arm of the USDA. ..Read
the Story..
Winter pastures good bet despite
high seed costs
Along
with driving up the costs of inputs such as nitrogen fertilizer,
high fuel prices
are raising the cost of seed for ryegrass and other small grains, according
to a Texas AgriLife Research scientist. Ryegrass seed, which is used
in winter pastures, will probably be about $60 a hundredweight this year,
said Dr. Lloyd Nelson, AgriLife Research
small grains
breeder. "That's up about $10 a hundredweight compared to last year," he
said. "I’m
talking about premium varieties." ..Read
the Story..
Higher
Retail Beef Prices Caused by Rising Production, Transportation Costs
COLLEGE
STATION – Rising
feed and transportation costs continue to keep retail beef prices
edging
higher, a Texas AgriLife Extension Service economist said. “One of the big stories this year as we start 2008 is we’re seeing
higher prices for consumer beef, whether it’s at the grocery store or restaurants,” said
Dr. David Anderson, AgriLife Extension Service livestock marketing economist...Read
the Story..
Maximizing Your Experience
at Cattle Industry Trade Shows
As we enter the winter season, many state and local cattlemen’s
and allied industry groups are busy with their annual conventions
and trade shows. The
season usually culminates with the Cattle Industry Annual Convention and NCBA
Trade Show in late January or early February. These conventions and the trade
shows associated with them present cattlemen with an excellent opportunity
to catch up with old friends and familiarize themselves with new information
and technology available to our ever-changing industry...Read
the Story..
Anaplasmosis Alert -- Ensure
Preventatives Are Used Properly
Producers who have experienced anaplasmosis
in their herds may look toward preventative measures. A common approach
is to supplement cattle with an oral antibiotic (chlortetracycline,
CTC) in either free choice mineral or a range meal supplement, according
to sources with the Arkansas Ag Extension. Keep in mind that a common
mistake is feeding a mineral supplement that DOES NOT contain a sufficient
level of CTC. This means the mineral label should indicate a use for
anaplasmosis prevention, and the feeding directions should provide
consumption indications for cows of various weights. ..Read
the Story..
Creep
Feeding Beef Calves Ensures Weight Gain, But Does It Pay?
Creep
feeding is defined as the feeding of concentrates to suckling calves
to supplement their
mothers’ milk. Research shows that "creep feeding" will
increase weaning weights of beef calves but many times the gain is
not economical
for the producer according
to Gary Naylor, a University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist. "Many
factors need to be considered when deciding whether or not to creep
feed," said Naylor. The first factor to consider is the available quality
and quantity of forage. ..Read
the Story..
Objective
Approach Helps Producers Save the Right Heifers
The
dream of most beef cow-calf producers is to produce their own replacement
heifers and one day have a perfect,
trouble-free, uniform set of cows. That is the dream, but when reality
is considered a lot of things change and adjustments always have
to be made according to Eldon Cole, livestock
specialist
with University of Missouri Extension. This fall, as calves are weaned, heifers
will be looked over closely for their potential in the breeding herd. Each
farm has a different
set of criteria for
replacements. Things like growth of the heifer, birth day, eye appeal and the
bull she came from will be considered. A more objective approach may be taken
in herds that keep strict birth and parentage records. ..Read
the Story..
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