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Heifer calves share the same economic benefits from implants as their steer mates but require a strategic approach to labeled implants and the timing of their use. At least three companies market products considered non-compromising with their use when it comes to heifers that later will enter the cowherd. However, utilizing these products according to label directions is extremely critical.

In this neck of the woods, there is nothing better than having coffee shop bragging rights. However, in many cases those bragging rights leave out a few important details. These details are often overlooked, and while it is not intentional, knowing the difference between conception rate and  pregnancy rate, will make or break many producers’ coffee shop bragging rights.

There is a high percentage of contact time between animals and human beings in the dairy industry on a daily basis.  How do these injuries occur? Many victims of animal injuries result from being stepped on, kicked, fallen on, crushed by cows or mauled by bulls and gored by animals that have not been dehorned.

Article by Zack Williams with contributions from David Casper. For years people have been buying expensive supplements to lose weight, gain muscle, or just stay healthy. However, before all of these supplements were made, people used milk for the same purposes. Aside from building strong bones with calcium, milk can also help people lose weight, build muscle, and live longer lives.

Puzzling Placements: Last Friday, USDA released its May Cattle on Feed report. And, like the previous month’s report, placements last month were much higher than a year ago. USDA estimated April placements at 1.75 million head, 15% higher than in April 2012. Interestingly, this was only slightly higher than the average pre-release expectation, but those expectations varied widely.