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09 August 2003

CATTLEMEN'S GUIDE TO FEEDYARD TERMINOLOGY
Cattle feeders have a language of their own that to many cow/calf producers is like speaking Greek. In this installment we'll examine some of this terminology that is unfamiliar to many. More...
FOUR ISSUES FACING PACKERS WILL HAVE IMPACT ON FUTURE
No doubt the beef industry is changing, and changing fast. And, as it becomes more responsive to consumers, producers will shoulder increasing responsibility in ensuring their cattle are bred for consistency and quality, managed with food safety and humane handling practices in mind, and marketed in ways to reduce quality defects, like bruises and dark cutters. More...
WITH PROPER PRECAUTIONS, CATTLE CAN BE DEHORNED SUCCESSFULLY
Most cattlemen raising horned breeds choose to dehorn their stock, since horns in the herd can be a nuisance and a hazard. More...
WHAT ROLE WILL BREED ASSOCIATIONS PLAY IN THE COMING CENTURY?
Two things happened in the latter years of the 20th Century that reshaped the beef business for good: the rise of Certified Angus Beef and other breed-specific branded programs, and the beginning of sophisticated genetic analysis. Both helped pave the way for greater consumer orientation, and equipped producers with tools to make improved management decisions and genetic selections. And, both were made possible by considerable investment by breed associations. More...