Bull Management – It’s a Year-round Commitment
Breeding Bull Management: It’s a Year-Round Commitment (G2332) (unl.edu)
Why Should You Become BQA Certified?
Jesse Fulton, Extension Educator, Director of Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance In order to meet and exceed consumer expectations, we must have two things: product integrity and a high-quality product that meets the eating satisfaction of the consumer. Photo credit Troy Walz. In a previous article, I left you with a quick overview of the history of the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program and the importance of the program today. In this article, I want…
DRIVING DEMAND: FOODSERVICE
DEMAND IS DIFFERENT AMID PANDEMIC, BUT WILL BUILD BACK STRONGER By: Abbie Burnett What costs most for a restaurant isn’t the meat, but an empty seat. Chef Joshua Moore of Volare Italian Ristorante in Louisville, Ky., remembers hearing that at a Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) field day in Texas several years ago. It resonates even more after rounding a year of a pandemic. Just as ranchers know the wisdom of proactive investment, Moore knows…
PANDEMIC UNDERSCORES BEEF DEMAND TRENDS
by Abbie Burnett It’s been a year. A long, arduous year since last March when grocery stores and restaurants around the world had their business plans radically changed in just a few days. As they adjusted day-to-day operations, one beef industry trend resonated louder: “quality matters.” David O’Diam saw it unfold from his perspective as vice president of retail for the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand. Retail beef sales during the pandemic displaced much of…
2021 Brings Chance to Improve Hay Quality!!!
Chris Teutsch, UK Research and Education Center at Princeton Recently I presented a summary of ten years of hay testing results from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s forage testing program. This sample set included more than 14,000 hay samples. The full presentation can be viewed on the KY Forages YouTube Channel. Figure 1. Proportion of hay samples tested at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture over a ten-year period (2007-17) that would meet the energy…
American Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Applications Due May 1
Ten scholarships will be awarded, and the top five young women will compete for Miss American Angus. The American Angus Auxiliary 2021 scholarship applications for National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members are due May 1. Ten scholarships will be awarded to the top five young men and the top five young women. The top five young women’s applications are the basis of which the candidates for Miss American Angus are chosen. Apply now for an Auxiliary…
Cattle Chat: Managing to prevent grass tetany in cattle
Spring calving cows grazing on cool season grasses are prone to this disease if not nutritionally managed MANHATTAN, Kan. — Spring-calving cow-calf pairs grazing on green pastures is often a sign that spring has arrived. However, it is also a time that cattle producers need to be watchful for cows experiencing grass tetany, according to Kansas State University beef cattle experts. On a recent Cattle Chat podcast, Beef Cattle Institute veterinarians Brad White and…
RECIPE: BEEF AND BEAN 5-LAYER DIP
Satisfy a hungry cheering crowd with Beef and Bean 5-Layer Dip. The perfect easy-to-make hearty appetizer for game day. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 pounds Certified Angus Beef ® ground beef2 teaspoons canola oil1 package (8-ounce) taco simmer sauce1 (16-ounce) can refried beans1 (15-ounce) can of black beans, drained and rinsed2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chilies2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese1 cup sour cream2 cups medium or hot salsa2 (10 to 15-ounce each) bags tortilla chips INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat…
Minerals for Beef Cattle
Proper mineral and vitamin nutrition contributes to strong immune systems, reproductive performance, and calf weight gain. However, when it comes to selecting mineral supplementation to use for your beef herd it can often be a confusing decision as not all mineral mixtures are the same. To help better understand what minerals are needed for beef cattle, OSU Extension in Coshocton County offered a webinar titled “Minerals for Beef Cattle” on Tuesday, March 16,…
Taking the Bull from the Sale Ring or Winter Storage, Making Him the Athlete He Needs to Be
Stan Smith, PA, Fairfield County OSU Extension Bulls need to be transitioned from their winter diet to grass carefully before turn out. Recently we visited in this publication about the value in having a bull that’s passed a breeding soundness exam (BSE) and is ready to go to work when called upon. One thing we’ve perhaps yet to discuss is what needs to happen after the bull has passed his BSE, or is purchased, and…
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