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Beef Cattle
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Disposal of Animal Mortality and Byproducts
This article discusses alternate disposal options for animal mortalities and byproducts where rendering services are not available or economical.Latest Resources
Article
Feeding beef cattle cull onions
Oregon is a domestic leader in storage onion production and Malheur and Morrow counties lead production within the state. Historically, onion producers have experienced difficulties disposing of cull onions, which are damaged onions that cannot be sold for human consumption. One of the strategies to help deal with this issue was to feed cull onions to beef cattle. This article originally appeared in the Oregon Beef Producer magazine.
Online Resource
Reproductive Management of the Cowherd
The main goal of a cow-calf operation is to produce one calf per cow per year. Sound reproductive management of the cowherd, using proven methods, is required to accomplish this goal in a manner that is economically efficient and sustains the natural resources of the ranch.
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Feeder Cattle Grades, Carcass Grades, & Meat Palatability
Review the USDA “standards”, which reflect the value of cattle and meat. Review “Tenderness” of meat. Consider how these affect your production goals.Latest News
News Story
Penned beef heifers stressed, sedentary and experience delayed puberty
Sep 5, 2017
Findings offer guidance for ranchers
News Story
Cows witnessing wolf attacks suffer PTSD-like symptoms, new research shows
May 4, 2017
Stress response could lead to lower pregnancy rates, lighter calves, and sickness
News Story
Rangeland researchers advise smaller cows for better herd results
Mar 23, 2017
Larger cows not as efficient at weaning when there's not much to chew on
