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Follow practical information for the beef producer on essential topics including management, reproduction and calving, new technology, facilities improvement, beef quality, and feed and nutrition. Progressive Cattle provides forward-thinking beef producers with practical, unbiased operation and management articles.
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1y ago
Nestled among the rolling hills in beautiful Mason County, Kentucky is a fourth generation family farm dating back to the 1800’s that is owned and managed by three brothers – Tommy, Larry and Mike Manning. Operating as Triple M Farms in Kentucky, the brothers have combined their resources in a partnership to raise Angus and Black Hereford cattle as well as corn, soybeans and hay. The Manning brothers are carrying on the family legacy and continue to seek ways to practice regenerative agriculture while producing a high quality beef product ..read more
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1y ago
Many wise Americans, from poets to presidents, have praised farming as a noble calling. It’s a rewarding endeavor, to be sure, but it certainly isn’t easy ..read more
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1y ago
A prenuptial or premarital agreement, many times called a “pre-nup,” may seem like a contentious topic to discuss leading up to a marriage that most fully intend to make last a lifetime ..read more
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1y ago
As recent history has shown, illnesses, diseases and pandemics can strike the human population almost without warning. The U.S. beef industry isn’t immune from its own health challenges ..read more
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1y ago
There has been a lot of discussion about late-term death loss in finishing cattle in recent years. There are obvious economic consequences of losing an animal that has been on feed for a long period of time, and those costs increase as feeder prices and feed costs increase ..read more
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1y ago
Heart failure has been emerging as an increasingly important disease in feedlot cattle. There are many causes of heart failure in cattle, including exposure to low oxygen levels at high elevations, bacterial infections of the heart muscle and toxins that affect cardiac function ..read more
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1y ago
One challenge in the livestock industry is keeping animals healthy, and a key factor is being able to detect illness early and treat early with less stress and setback for the animal and less cost to the producer ..read more
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1y ago
For over two decades, rural America has faced a crisis very few are talking about: a shortage of veterinarians. This shortage puts stress on both veterinarians and producers, affecting the entire food animal system ..read more
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1y ago
It’s that time of year when many producers will begin weaning calves, and new cattle will be entering stocker and feedlot operations. During this stretch, stress is the number one issue that will influence health and performance ..read more
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1y ago
Most cattle producers are primarily concerned about meeting the minimum nutrient requirements for the cow herd. In many parts of the country, given the dry conditions, most producers are concerned about being able to provide a minimum amount of forage to allow them to hold on to the cow herds and maintain an acceptable level of production ..read more