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Mindful management
Undetectable diseases are hard to cure. That’s why the industry is working to find new ways of treating liver abscesses. Tylan is effective, but as antibiotic-resistance concerns and conversations continue, its future is not assured.
What and why are they buying
In an era of skepticism consumers have trust issues, especially with those raising their food. The good news is demand is strong and taste is the main driver. Trust is going to be the key to gaining consumer confidence.
Good things can happen when marbling leads selection criteria
Maternal function vs. marbling. Is it an either/or? This report by Steve Suther discusses an Iowa State University research paper, and quotes long-time ISU animal scientist Dan Loy.
The winding road to Prime
Steakhouse Prime Cincinnati is a bustling fine-dining experience, but it didn’t start out like that when Executive Chef Shawn Heine was hired. So he took on the challenge of revamping the menu to include Certified Angus Beef.
The most important meal
Your calf’s most important meal is its first. Colostrum gives calves antibodies until they can build their own immunity. Manage cows to a BCS of 5 for adequate colostrum and easy calving. Maximum absorption occurs within first four hours of calf’s life.
CAB Colvin Scholarship applications close Jan 17
CAB Colvin Scholarships recognize tomorrow’s leaders who are involved in their communities and committed to continued success and progress within the beef industry. Graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to apply.
CAB Insider
50-14 legislation considerations
The past couple of weeks have offered little excitement in the fed cattle trade. Consumer driven economic signals have been passed back to producers because the marketplace has been allowed to differentiate price for cattle and beef product based on quality specifications and other merits.
Outlook for heifer retention and cow numbers
Packers have proven capable of not only large weekly production but of daily headcounts on par or larger than a year ago. The turnaround in the cattle cycle and the abnormalities of 2020 will further incentivize producers to shrink the nation’s herd.
Behind the Brand
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Success Stories
Buy, raise, feed the best
Learning from the past to improve performance, Galen Reece bought a variety of cattle over the years before shifting to quality cattle with proven genetics.
Schiefelbeins divide labor, unify purpose
Fast forward. Just a few weeks ago I got to take in a Schiefelbein family meeting—or maybe I should call it the Schielfelbein morning chat.
When it rains, it pours…
When it rains, it pours. And when our industry focuses on meeting the demands of our final customers like Dale focuses on his feedyard customers, it pours success back down the entire system.
Consumer Connection
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