Using DHI to improve profitability
Arren Rusch knew his dairy had reached a size that worked for the family, he didn’t want to grow bigger or get caught up managing more people. Instead, he asked a different question: How could they maximize profitability out of the cows they already had? The answer...
Every calf counts: Why reducing heifer non-completion is key to herd success
When we think about “making every calf count,” heifer non-completion rate is a key performance indicator (KPI) that should definitely be on producers’ minds. Heifer non-completion rate is defined by the number of heifer replacements that never make it to the lactating...
Milk fever vs. subclinical hypocalcemia: Are your fresh cows truly covered?
Are you only treating cows with visible milk fever symptoms? For every cow that shows signs of milk fever (stumbling, off-feed, or simply looks “off”), there are many others silently dealing with subclinical hypocalcemia (SCH). Unlike clinical hypocalcemia (milk...
Maximize your calving season: Tips for a successful program
As we look to rebuild the U.S. beef-cow herd and meet the increasing demand for high-quality- beef products, we must strive to enhance the efficiencies of all beef-production enterprises. Profitability and efficiency in the cow-calf sector is heavily dependent on the...
Improving Blood Ionized Ca with the Ca3 BioFresh® Bolus
Despite the wide-spread adoption of negative-dietary cation-anion differential close-up diets, an estimated 25-50% of newly freshened 2nd lactation and greater cows will experience…
Finding the sweet spot: Why beef x dairy can be balanced with replacement needs
Byline: Emily Middleton-Gyomory, Regional Consulting Manager Recently, there’s been talk in the industry wondering if we’ve gone too far with beef x dairy strategies that may lead to long-term effects. The dairy-replacement-heifer population has decreased 10% from...
Maximize value for low-carbon-production practices
Founded in 2023 as the sustainability division of Select Sires Inc., Low Carbon Technologies (LCT) focuses on helping producers maximize the value of cattle and their operations by earning a premium for low-carbon-production practices. Earlier this year, LCT teamed up...