Selecting Heifers for Breeding...The article emphasizes the critical role of heifer selection and development in the success and profitability of cow-calf beef production systems. With an average herd replacement rate of 10–20%, choosing the right heifers and managing their development impacts herd genetics, productivity, and longevity. In this article, James Byrne, provides detailed nutritional guidelines and emphasizes the importance of frame size in feeding strategies. It also recommends...| Dairy and Beef Cattle Production
My Animal Agriculture and Beef Production University Training Compared to My Work Experience with OMAFA...While university research is essential, it often lacks the unpredictability and practical challenges of actual farm operations. This gap between research and on-farm application underscores the importance of Knowledge Translation and Transfer (KTT)—ensuring that research is not only scientifically sound but also practical and usable by producers. In this issue, Cate Thompson, a summer s...| Dairy and Beef Cattle Production
What is Johne’s Disease Costing You? Reducing the Economic Impact of Johne’s Disease in Beef Herds…Johne’s Disease (JD), caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (M…| Dairy and Beef Cattle Production