Cattleman’s Corner
Market good bulls with sincerity
Auctions have both up and downside potential
Consumer demand for beef will rebound
Cattle prices still holding as industry moves into expansion phase
“Sustainability” in all its forms
Industry sustainability is built one farm at a time, anticipating and being prepared for change
Same standards apply to all livestock sectors
The livestock industry as a whole is on the same track in aiming to produce a high-quality product
COOL may be the right direction
Labelling of origin and other functional characteristics will become more important
Pay attention to the risk of barn fires
A few simple precautions and change in practices can help prevent a disaster
N.A.G. Bags limit feed waste
Netted material comes in a range of sizes to hold enough feed for just a few hours or even to a large round bale
Assess herd in March for lice control needs
Don’t mix treated and untreated cattle, and apply products at the proper dosage and at the proper timing
Feeder helps reduce hay waste
Designed to encourage eating of small amounts all day
Refresher on pulling a calf
Even if you have easy calvers, it's a skill worth perfecting