Jason Duggin, Extension Animal Scientist, UGA First, on the revenue side, we have discussed the importance of pre-conditioning and health protocols numerous times. Although there are many vaccine protocols and weaning management strategies that exist, it is prudent to look at those successful marketing options in your area and ask…
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Dr. Dan Thomson of Kansas State University discusses value-added calves and why they are preferred by feedyards.
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Dr. Francis Fluharty discusses feedlot management for cattlemen interested in local beef production.
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Lawton Stewart, Extension Animal Scientist, UGA Roger Gates, Whitfield County Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent, UGA Cooperative Extension This year has proved to be quite an interesting one. Most producers were able to put up plenty of hay. However, due to average to above average rainfall, a large proportion of…
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Fall sale season is now in full swing, and Georgia cattlemen have numerous options to choose from in the current bull market. So, it seems logical to devote this article to a review of some of the basic principles of bull shopping. If you have been in the cattle business…
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Across most of Georgia, most producers have experiencing ample rain and plenty of forage, therefore, winter supplementation is far from their thoughts. However, now is a great time to start planning ahead. Typically, three large factors taken into consideration when selecting a supplement are convenience, cost, and nutrients supplied. Often…
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Lawton Stewart, Extension Animal Scientist As we’re getting into summer, many producers with fall calving herds have picked out calves to keep as bulls and considering a developing ration to feed their bulls. OR, for winter/spring-calving herds, producers are pulling out bulls and considering supplement to put weight back on…
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We’re moving! That’s right, we have launched a new website and want to let you know the new place to find out all the latest information on all UGA Beef Programs and news can be found by clicking on the link below! New UGA Beef Website Soon, you will be…
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We are in the process of shipping cattle to participate in the Georgia Beef Challenge. If you are a producer and are interested in gaining information on your herds health, performance, and carcass merit please contact us today to get started! 17-18 Georgia Beef Challenge Rules GA Beef Challenge on GA Farm…
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