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April 2008

What's Driving Female Prices?
Shrinking cow numbers, drought, energy initiatives and the ethanol drive all play key roles in higher-than-anticipated female prices.
 
$W and $EN More Tools in the Female Selection Kit
Although these indexes are designed for the cow-calf producer, they are also a valuable aid for purebred breeders selecting replacement heifers and the bulls that sire those heifers.
 
Missouri Protocol
University of Missouri studies show that 14-day protocol developed by school improves pregnancy rates in yearling heifers.
 
Heifer Development
Nebraska researchers report feeding of DDGs improved AI conception rates among heifers.
 
What We Know About Fetal Programming
Maternal stress, cow management have signifi cant effects on calf profi tability.
 
Grazing to Greener Pastures
Before you start shelling out cash for herbicides, you might consider drafting your cattle into your war on weeds.
 
Rebalancing the Grain Grazers
Researchers explore how shifts in diet affect bacteria populations, rumen function and the incidence of bloat in grain-grazing cattle.
 
The Root of the Problem
Tips for managing around drought.
 
The Irish Foundation
Behind the herd that set the NACC all-time high CAB acceptance mark.
 
Quality Pays
CAB grid premiums rise despite lower grid volume.
 
Scanning Heifers for Profit
Producers use ultrasound to evaluate females.
 
Sort Your Steers, Optimize Your Returns
University of Nebraska researchers document advantages of sorting steers into separate feeding systems based on weight.
 
Tackling the Issues
Cattlemen consider issues affecting the beef industry during Beef Industry Issues Forums.
 
The Man Who Would Be President
Paul Hitch steps down as NCBA President-elect.
 
The New Ag Secretary
Meet Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer.
 
Demand Factors
Experts consider factors to growing beef demand.
 


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