Dr. Tyler Cozzens with LMIC gives perspective on current market conditions and factors that may influence prices moving into the spring.

Meeting the mineral needs of cattle can be challenging due to the dynamics that take place with production requirements, mineral content in feed and the impact of uptake inhibitors. Dr. Drewnoski explains in layman terms how to understand these dynamics and cost effectively meet cattle mineral requirements.

Supplying growing cattle on low quality forage with adequate bypass or rumen undegradeable protien can significantly improve average daily gain by meeting metabolizable protein needs.

Cows normally don't eat pine needles, but severe cold or snow can sometimes trigger consumption. Planning and prevention can help to mitigate the risk.

Research at the Meat Animal Research Center validates the value of heterosis with modern genetics for improving lifetime productivity of beef cows.

Research by Mississipi State University and Texas A and M has shown reduced mortality when high risk stocker cattle were supplemented with a Bacillus based probiotic on pasture.

Tips for preparing for calving and guidelines for when to intervene and assist the cow or heifer are discussed.

Dr. Waechter-Mead talks about the online calving workshop on January 8, 13 and 15. The hands on workshops using the model cow January 21-23 are discussed as well.

In extended periods of cold wet conditions, cattle can benefit from bedding. Management practices to utilize this practice effectively are discussed.

Cow nutrition and body condition heading into calving as well as the environment at calving shape a calf's ability to respond to vaccine.