The goal of herd immunity is the reduction of infection or disease in a population’s susceptible segment.

Backgrounding cattle is a program in which cattle are fed for a period of time after weaning and before they are placed in finishing feedlots.

Pastures stressed by drought and/or overgrazing this fall more than likely will experience a delay in grazing readiness in 2021.

Now is a good time to evaluate cow condition and develop winter feeding programs.

Beef cow pregnancy rates are important numbers to track.

Feedlot School topics include feedlot production, nutrition, manure management and marketing.

Not feeding pregnant cows enough protein can have serious consequences.

Disposing of dead livestock quickly prevents the spread of disease and protects water quality.

Records can help producers provide evidence of death losses.

The normal abortion or stillbirth rate in a cow herd is 1 to 2 percent.