According to the latest K-State Farm management records it costs on average at least $700 or more to maintain a cow per year. I am sure everyone still reading is thinking well I spend way less than ...

This is traditionally the time of year cattle producers will bring cattle to market, including culled cows. These cows have been culled for a variety of reasons, but the base reason is a producer ...

Low-stress cattle handling is becoming a mainstream practice, but have you ever thought about the ultimate low-stress sorting system -- right from your computer? Advocates of low-stress handling ...

Managing a successful business often involves making a series of decisions with the end goal of providing a quality outcome at a profit. In the beef cattle business, one of those decisions is what to ...

In years when forages are in short supply, a decision to thin the herd and cull out cows can be necessary. Mouthing cows for age and tooth wear can be helpful in making those decisions. Most producers ...

Cull cows that are destined to be go to the packing house are graded by their fleshiness. The fattest cows are called “Breakers.” Moderately fleshed cows are “Boners.” Thin cows are called “Leans” or ...

Culling and replacement rates are the two numbers that will impact the base cow herd. These numbers are shifted as managers determine how to fit cattle to given resources. The rates are the foundation ...