If you raise your own replacement heifers, one of the most important economic traits to look for in a herd sire is fleshing ability. Cattle with good fleshing ability will gain condition quickly, maintain it longer, breed more reliably, and do more with lesser quality feed.
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We are facing a precipice in the beef industry. Cattle prices are at an all-time high while cattle numbers are at an all-time low. This is a good thing for ranchers, but maybe not so good for the “beef industrial complex.” The feeders and packers rely on volume to...
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