April 2021 – Page 3 – The Stock Exchange News

Iowa to Host 53rd Annual Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and Convention; Program Now Posted

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Post published:April 16, 2021
Post category:Beef Improvement Federation

MANHATTAN, KAN. – The 2021 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention program is now confirmed. This year’s event will be hosted in person June 22-25 in Des Moines, Iowa. The BIF Symposium features two and a half days of educational programming and a full day of tours. The first general session — “Beef Industry: Where is it going?” — will feature presentations by Michael Uetz, Midan Marketing; Jim Pillen, Pillen Family Farms;…

NEXRAD radar used to predict bird collisions

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Post published:April 16, 2021
Post category:Oklahoma State University extension Wildlife

By Gail Ellis STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahomans are familiar with tornado warnings, but what about bird warnings? New research conducted by Oklahoma State University scientists and published in the “Journal of Applied Ecology” indicates weather radars are effective tools for not only predicting weather but also bird collisions. As many as 1 billion birds die each year from colliding with windows or buildings, but the casualties are not those of pigeons or other invasive species most commonly found…

Getting an orphan foal to nurse an immediate need

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Post published:April 15, 2021
Post category:Horses Oklahoma State University extension

By Donald Stotts STILLWATER, Okla. – An orphan foal still needs another mare or a person to provide milk and care, especially during the first vital days of life. “The most immediate need for foals orphaned at birth is getting the animal colostrum within 24 hours after birth,” said Kris Hiney, Oklahoma State University Extension equine specialist. “Since antibody transfer normally occurs when a foal nurses on its dam’s colostrum, another source must be found.” …

Mineral and Vitamin Considerations When Drylotting Cows

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Post published:April 15, 2021
Post category:Cow Herd Management Mineral University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Mary Drewnoski, Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist Karla H. Wilke, UNL Cow/Calf Systems and Stocker Management A good mineral program does not have to be expensive, nor is cost correlated with effectiveness. Photo credit Karla Wilke. Managing cows in a drylot can be a way to maintain the herd when forage production is reduced due to drought or as a part of a system when pasture is unavailable for other reasons. When cattle…

Selecting an Optimum Breeding Season Length

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Post published:April 14, 2021
Post category:Breeding Stock Cow Herd University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Joslyn Beard, Livestock Specialist, University of Arizona Kacie McCarthy, UNL Cow-Calf Specialist Travis Mulliniks, UNL Beef Cattle Nutritionist, Range Production Systems Each decision or change in management in a livestock production system results in multiple changes or outcomes downstream of the resulting change. Photo credit Troy Walz. Decisions in livestock production are never simple, but rather complex. Each decision or change in management results in multiple changes or outcomes downstream of the resulting…

Kansas State beef cattle experts offer considerations for using AI in the herd

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Post published:April 14, 2021
Post category:Breeding Stock Cow Herd Kansas State University

Good body condition and calving early in the season are keys to success with an AI synchronization protocol for cows. | Download this photo. Cattle Chat: Breeding cows with artificial insemination Kansas State beef cattle experts offer considerations for using AI in the herd MANHATTAN, Kan. — Many beef producers ascribe to the belief that the main job of a cow on the ranch is to annually raise a healthy calf. To do that she…

Breeding Season Planning Resources

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Post published:April 11, 2021
Post category:Breeding Stock Cow Herd University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Beef Educator The development of estrus synchronization protocols for beef cattle that can be used for either natural service or artificial insemination has provided greater opportunities for cattle producers to benefit from these technologies. Photo credit Troy Walz The breeding season will soon be underway for spring calving herds. Understanding the factors that contribute to a successful breeding season in heifers and cows can help cow-calf producers effectively manage…

Bull Management – It’s a Year-round Commitment

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Post published:April 11, 2021
Post category:Breeding Stock University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Breeding Bull Management: It’s a Year-Round Commitment (G2332) (unl.edu)

Why Should You Become BQA Certified?

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Post published:April 10, 2021
Post category:BQA University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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

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Post published:April 10, 2021
Post category:Certified Angus Beef Food

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…