West Texas Livestock

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Minerals play a crucial role in keeping your cattle healthy, supporting everything from growth to reproduction. However, figuring out the right amount of dietary minerals for your herd is more complex than you might think.

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West Texas Livestock

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Salt isn’t just a seasoning for your dinnerit’s a vital nutrient that cattle need to survive and thrive. Without enough salt, cattle can suffer health […] The post Actually unlock the benefits of salt in Livestock diets appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 18, 2024

It can be a challenge to talk about ranching in Canada without also talking about winter. That means that livestock feed needs to be grown within a very short timeframe and the animals that are consuming it are fed for Read More It can be a challenge to talk about ranching in Canada without also talking about winter.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

A lot of time and attention goes into cattle research, discovering new ways of doing old things and then extending that information to producers across the country that can make use of it on their own farms and ranches. One important part of research, and then extension, in agriculture is having a good understanding of. Read More

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 26, 2024

(Those are covered in this video) A soil pit in this pasture that Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching has grazed cattle on for about 20 years shows the results of using animal impact and strategic rest periods to build not just. Read More What does soil look like after 20 years of applying the GRASS principles? Read More

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 28, 2025

While it is a lifestyle, farms and ranches are also businesses with high-stakes financial decisions required on a regular basis. With cattle prices hitting record highs, Read More How often is it said that farming is a lifestyle? With cattle prices hitting record highs, Read More

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Real Agriculture

JULY 11, 2023

The Wray Ranch, owned and operated by Doug and Linda Wray and Tim and Joanne Wray and their families, is being recognized for its efforts to advance environmentally sustainable cattle production. The Wrays, who ranch west of Irricana, Alta.,

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Real Agriculture

MAY 9, 2024

Last month, the Thrall family announced it had reached an agreement to protect the over 54,000 acres of native grasslands in southern Alberta that make up the historic McIntyre Ranch through a conservation easement with the Nature Conservancy of Canada and Ducks Unlimited. Read More

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West Texas Livestock

JANUARY 25, 2025

Replacement heifers are the backbone of a successful and profitable ranching operation. Over time, breeding stock needs to be rotated out to maintain a strong genetic pool and ensure your herd’s overall health and productivity.

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West Texas Livestock

MARCH 22, 2025

Feed costs are the single most significant expense for any cattle producer, often making up as much as half of the total annual costs. These expenses can fluctuate dramatically depending on the season and forage conditions.

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West Texas Livestock

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

However, it can also happen when cattle are fed harvested forages like silage or hay. Grass tetany is […] The post How to actually prevent grass tetany in winter appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. But tetany can sneak up on you even in winter when you feed your cows hay or silage.

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UnderstandingAg

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The increased diversity also provides more nutrient-dense pastures for our cattle to graze on. Instead, lets talk about cattle and making money. Over-winter feed costs are often the largest expense for livestock owners, and in many parts of the country where hay is more expensive, it can rob the profit out of cow/calf pair production.

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West Texas Livestock

DECEMBER 14, 2024

As the new year approaches, it’s an excellent time to take a step back and look at where we are in the cattle industry. Opportunities don’t just disappear; they shift, and sometimes it takes […] The post 6 steps to strengthen your ranch for the new year appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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West Texas Livestock

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Regarding supplements, most cattle producers have a love/hate relationship. On the one hand, they see the value in how supplements improve cattle performance, but on the other hand, they cringe at the extra costs they bring. It’s why many producers hold off on feeding supplements unless absolutely necessary.

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Modern Farmer

DECEMBER 11, 2024

My family has a cattle ranch, and I am sixth generation. Between three and four percent of new veterinary graduates pursue careers focusing on livestock or food systems. The only time vets came to the Thompson ranch was for preventative care. million livestock-related positions. Photo courtesy of Aimee Thompson.

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West Texas Livestock

MARCH 26, 2025

This silent disease is already costing the cattle industry millions, especially in dairy herds.

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 29, 2024

million, give or take, but at least one Saskatchewan ranch hit the jackpot. It’s not rare for a cow to conceive twins though triplets are rare, but the odds of a cow conceiving quads is about 1 in 700,000. The odds of those calves being born alive is 1 in 11.2 Mark and Erin van. Read More

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

For Cory Carman, choosing to raise cattle outside of the feedlot system always seemed intuitive. Driving the I-5 between LA and San Francisco, I was like, ‘Oh, this is what people think cattle ranching is.’” Carman didn’t intend to stay on the ranch on which she grew up. And, one that must also be more sustainable.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 25, 2023

Tara Mulhern Davidson has been ranching for over 15 years, and has had to manage through several severe droughts in the last five. Davidson’s Lonesome Dove Ranch is based at. Read More Tara Mulhern Davidson has been ranching for over 15 years, and has had to manage through several severe droughts in the last five.

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AgriLife Today

MARCH 5, 2024

AgriLife Extension helps Texas Panhandle ranchers identify nutritional needs of displaced livestock Truckloads of hay are rolling in from across Texas and beyond, bringing much-needed feed for cattle in the wake of more than 1.2 million acres of ranchland and pastures blackened by wildfires across the Texas Panhandle. According to U.S.

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West Texas Livestock

MARCH 18, 2025

Mineral supplementation is not just a routine task in a cattle operation but a crucial element that directly impacts the health and productivity of your herd. Without them, your cattle won’t perform at their best. These minerals are the building blocks for growth, reproduction, and basic maintenance.

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West Texas Livestock

JUNE 21, 2024

Water, a fundamental element of life, plays a pivotal role in the daily existence of cattle. It is indispensable for growth, fetal development, lactation, and overall production. Despite its significance, water can often be overlooked by producers.

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AgriLife Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

AgriLife Extension offers cattle owners assessing livestock after wildfires ripped across the Texas Panhandle tips to consider.

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West Texas Livestock

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Understanding shrinkage is a crucial aspect of managing your cattle. The thing is that some shrinkage is to be expected, but too high […] The post Shrinkage in cattle: what you need to know appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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West Texas Livestock

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The change in seasons also brings new problems to deal with to keep your cattle performing at their best. Keeping your cattle healthy during the stress of colder winter temperatures can be a pain in the neck. It is also doable.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

MARCH 27, 2024

The disorder, fescue toxicosis, costs the livestock industry up to $2 billion a year in lost production. Fescue toxicity is the most devastating livestock disorder east of the Mississippi,” said Craig Roberts, a forage specialist at the University of Missouri (MU) Extension and an expert on fescue.

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AgriLife Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management event assesses market outlook for small and large ruminants The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present the “Predictions for 2024 Texas Livestock Markets” webinar on Feb. The webinar will focus on state and national trends for cattle, sheep and goat markets.

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West Texas Livestock

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Winter brings a unique set of challenges for livestock producers. As temperatures drop, pastures go dormant, leaving forages unable to meet the nutritional demands of your animals.

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West Texas Livestock

AUGUST 20, 2024

Now is also the time to consider what supplements […] The post Announcing the best reasons to supplement cattle this fall appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. Fall is undoubtedly a time of year when a lot of transitioning will be going on.

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West Texas Livestock

JANUARY 13, 2025

To make matters […] The post The truth about calf scours: causes and prevention appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. What makes it so worrisome is how quickly it can show up and spread, much like wildfire sweeping through dry grass.

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UnderstandingAg

MARCH 18, 2025

A typical ranch only produces cattle and the calves are usually weaned and sold. In comparison, many regenerative farms and ranches have a diverse crop rotation and multiple species of livestock, all produced on the same acres or overlapping acres each year. This production is mostly used for animal feeds and biofuels.

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Farmbrite

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Livestock health and wellness can directly impact the productivity, yields, product quality, and overall safety of livestock and the community served by your farm. 6 Key Livestock Wellness Management Practices Measure & monitor the overall wellness of your herd/flock/etc. safe and well.

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AgriLife Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In-person, virtual options available for those seeking continuing education units The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the District 8 Farm and Ranch Seminar both in person and virtually on Dec. Read More → The post AgriLife Extension to host District 8 Farm and Ranch Seminar on Dec.

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West Texas Livestock

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A certain amount of roughage is necessary to keep the rumen functioning and aid in the digestion of protein, energy, and minerals, […] The post Announcing why your cows need roughages for optimal performance appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Real Agriculture

MAY 11, 2023

In the fire’s path are countless homes and ranches, at. In the fire’s path are countless homes and ranches, at. Cooler, wetter weather earlier this week did mean evacuation orders were lifted for some areas, however huge areas of the northwest region are under extreme threat. Read More

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West Texas Livestock

JANUARY 9, 2025

A calf that doesn’t receive colostrum has a significantly higher risk […] The post Colostrum 101: Give your calf the best start appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. Without it, their health and well-being can be compromised for the rest of their lives.

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AgriLife Today

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife-led research looks at the nexus of wildlife and livestock for solutions to zoonotic disease The post Controlling infectious disease between wildlife and livestock on shared rangeland appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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