Cow-calf producers have the option of preconditioning calves at weaning to improve health status and ultimately add value to their calf crop. Preconditioning programs can vary greatly from one ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A package of beef is a package of beef, right? Not to many consumers. Not anymore. "The consumer is more and more concerned about where their food comes from," said Ron ...

Preconditioned calves can provide benefits to beef producers, such as added value at sale time and reduced risk of sickness or death loss as the calf moves through the marketing chain. "We recommend ...

Weaning time is just around the corner and cow-calf producers are now faced with the decision of calf placement after weaning. Producers have a few options, according to a University of Nebraska ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Weaning is a stressful time for both cattle producers and their livestock. “There is a lot of work that goes into that time of year and with calves they are being separated from ...

Cattle prices are at an all-time high right now and continuing to rise; some cow-calf producers are choosing to send their calves to market right off the cows, rather than put time and money into ...

Arkansas cattle producers looking to improve their return on investment should take a serious look at preconditioning calves before taking them to market, extension specialists told attendees at the ...

There is a sizable amount of data and literature that demonstrates preconditioning calves will return a greater profit to the ranch than stripping and selling a bawling calf. Feedlot buyers are ...

Cattle prices are still at an all-time high, so some cow-calf producers are just sending calves to market right off the cows, rather than put time and money into weaning, vaccinations and ...

Van Buren County and surrounding county Extension offices are conducting informational meetings for producers and buyers to provide more information on the Natural State Preconditioned Calf Program – ...