An Accelerated Feeding Study for Dairy Beef Steers

A large number of Holstein bull (steer) calves are produced by the dairy industry. Producers who purchase these calves should understand that depending on the production strategy employed, the economic outcome could be quite broad. Dairy beef calves that are intensively managed, using aggressive feeding strategies to achieve high levels of efficiency, increase the opportunity for profitability

Grass-Fed vs. Conventionally Fed Beef

This publication defines grass-fed and conventionally fed beef and discusses the advantages and disadvantages to both

Residual Feed Intake as a Selection Tool

This publication explains how residual feed intake can be used as a helpful tool when deciding which sires and dams to utilize to obtain superior genetics

Utilization of Heterosis in a Beef Cow Herd

This publication defines heterosis in cows and gives information on the fundamentals, needs, and types of heterosis

Major Factors or Inputs Affecting Profitability of Beef Cow Herds in the Western United States

This publication discusses issues and areas that affect profitability of beef cow herds in the western United States

Review: Technical Aspects for the Utilization of Small Grain Straws as Feed Energy Sources for Ruminants: Emphasis on Beef Cattle

This publication defines Straw and provide information on straw composition, plant cell wall development, and treatments of straw for feed

Common Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies in Utah

This publication discusses common vitamin and mineral deficiencies in animals around Utah

Proper Use of Ammoniated Low-Quality Forages for the Wintering of Spring-Calving Beef Cow Herds in the Intermountain West

Low‐quality forages (LQF) such as cereal straws or post‐ripe hays are often used as economical feed sources for the wintering of beef cow herds. The ammoniation of such forages increases the digestibility and crude protein (CP) enough so that these forages can be used as the basis of beef cow diets, even during late gestation and early lactation if supplemented properly

Some Items to Consider Before You Change the Calving Season of Your Beef Cow Herd

This publication gives important items to consider before changing calving seasons of beef cow herds