Dr. Kenny Burdine, Extension Professor, Livestock Marketing of University of Kentucky has raised the question many times at his Extension programs, which aim to educate and inform local residents. He speaks about general trends in production levels of beef, pork and chicken. Of course, we will focus mainly on beef. Analyzing Beef Production Trends As […]
In order to maintain the health of your cattle, it is important to have good winter management practices in place. These good practices also contribute to reasonable feed costs and long-term productivity of the beef cow herd. There will be times during the winter when it will be necessary to adjust the ration to help […]
Many of us love to prepare and enjoy a lot of delicious food during the holiday season and beef is no exception. Roast beef, beef wellington and oven-baked brisket are some traditional family favourites. Christmas dinner is a meal we look forward to all year; however in 2022 we’re mindful of rising prices and that […]
Calving, at the best of times, can be very challenging and labour intensive but autumn and winter calving comes with its own set of unique challenges. Cold and wet weather, fewer hours of daylight and higher birth weights are a few that spring to mind. Why would anyone choose to calve at this time of […]
Did you know that the US beef industry loses $3 billion dollars every year as a result of meat discoloration? When stores notice that the beef on their shelves is browning on the surface they will discount it. This discolouration leads people to throw away perfectly good and nutritious beef. Why does meat turn brown? […]
Patience is a virtue Raising or finishing cattle on grass is a longer process than grain feeding or finishing. In fact, grass-finishing can often require 24 and 30 months. By comparison, steers can be finished on grain in three to five months depending on how old the calves are when the graining process begins. Calves […]
Looking to make healthier choices in your home cooking? If so, let us introduce you to the world of grass-fed beef and how to cook it to perfection. Understanding Grass-fed Beef According to the American Meat Institute, grass-fed beef comes from cattle raised on pastureland, where they roam freely and lead a more natural life. […]
When biting into a juicy burger or ordering up an all-beef hot dog, it can be easy to forget the journey that beef took to get to your mouth. In fact, most people don’t even consider how beef arrives on their plate and although the obvious answer would be a farm, there is a lot […]
Calf growth and maturity are important for any farmer or rancher to understand, no matter how big or small their herd is. There are a few different factors which indicate when a calf has reached maturity, however, these can vary for several reasons. When a calf is born it will remain with its mother for […]
1.The United States is the top beef producing country in the world, in 2021 it accounted for roughly 20% of the worlds beef production. 2. In 2021, Texas had the most beef cows in the United States followed by Oklahoma, Missouri, Nebraska & South Dakota. 3. Brazil, the European Union and China followed behind the […]
As humans we understand that water is a vital source of life; we need clean, drinkable water to survive. Our bodies are made up of 60% of it after all. According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine the recommended amount for humans is 3.7 liters for men and 2.7 liters for […]
As humans we prepare for the cold winter months by wrapping up in hats and scarves, sipping hot drinks and kitting out our homes with cosy blankets. In the same way, we need to prepare our farm animals for the cold. I’m not sure about you but I’ve never seen a cow bundled up in […]
