MSU Extension Beef

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  Controlled breeding for better beef herd management

  Published on February 4, 2021
  Breeding is the cornerstone of a cow-calf program. But how many producers maximize the value of their calves with a controlled breeding program? A recent NAHMS study of U.S. cow-calf producers shows room for improvement.

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  Details for excellence in agriculture

  Published on January 28, 2021
  Why do some farms make money while some farms lose money?

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  Beef sire selection for crossbred dairy beef cattle production

  Published on January 15, 2021
  Select a beef sire that excels in economically relevant traits.

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  Crossbreeding Jersey cows with a beef sire increases the value of crossbred Jersey calves compared with purebred Jersey steers when raised for beef production

  Published on January 8, 2021
  A crossbred dairy beef calf can be more profitable compared with a purebred dairy bull calf.

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  Planning and managing direct marketing opportunities for beef

  Published on December 21, 2020
  Management is key to finishing cattle at the proper time for small meat processing appointments.

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  Be a partner in disease surveillance; turn in deer heads

  Published on December 9, 2020
  Turning in the heads of deer taken is important for the management of bovine tuberculosis. There is a critical need in December to meet the county level goals set by USDA in Northeast Michigan. The help of every hunter and landowner is needed.

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  Showcasing the science in animal science

  Published on December 8, 2020
  Take a deeper look at the science involved in animal production.

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  Top four strategies for keeping your 4-H animal projects healthy in cold weather

  Published on December 8, 2020
  Use these four steps to help keep your 4-H animals healthy during the long Michigan winters.

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  Virtual Ag-Citing Experience videos give youth a glimpse into where our food comes from

  Published on December 2, 2020
  Virtual Ag-Citing Experience videos will show people—young and old, in classrooms or home schools or well past school—how farmers raise animals and crops and give them a sneak peek into where our food comes from.

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  Meet Michigan State University Extension new beef feedlot educator

  Published on December 2, 2020
  Jerad Jaborek has an educational background with feeding beef cattle and beef meat quality.