Marbling in cattle—the taste fat—was long considered the feedlot’s responsibility, until research pointed to opportunities all the way back to the ranch.
Max Irsik, Extension veterinarian at the University of Florida, says while a solid weaning program probably benefits cow-calf producers more if they’re retaining ownership, it’s the responsible thing to do regardless. “Even if they feel that they are not getting paid for it, it’s the job of the cow-calf producer to prepare those animals for the next stage of production,” he says.
In his blog, Steve recaps what is taking place on his own operation and encourages readers to aim for profit, target the brand and keep building tomorrow together.
I often think running a family and running a cowherd share a lot of similarities. So it might be a leap, but I’ve recently had a moment of parenting panic that some of you cattle producers might relate to.
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