Cattle can remember stress

How can we train the next generation of ranch managers?
By Burke Teichert

Where do we find good ranch managers? How do they become qualified? Burke Teichert has some bold ideas to share when it comes to training our next generation of beef leaders.

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Cattle can remember stress
Do cows have a memory for stressful events? We already have a good idea of what happens when animals are stressed: low to no feed intake and poor immune function, but what can producers do to help cattle be ready to cope with a stress event?

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7 common fencing mistakes & how to fix them
By Alaina Burt

Whether you’re an experienced hand or just learning the basics of wood, wire and tape, there's always something more to learn when it comes to livestock fencing. And while we like to think all the fence is fixed, it's a chore that's never done.

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Reducing unit cost of production
Knowing your Unit Cost of Production is critical to making sound management decisions. Given the variability and differences from year to year, most can probably agree that feed cost represent the greatest portion of production costs. Are there ways for us to help reduce feed cost or increase the output on the other end?

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Planning before shipping cattle can save big dollars in reduced shrink
By Heather Hamilton Maude

A general rule of thumb is cattle will shrink 1% of their bodyweight per hour for their first few hours off feed and water, and continue to shrink at a lower percentage of their bodyweight after those first hours. Luckily, there are some management steps you can do to reduce that number.

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