Cattle Business in Mississippi Articles

2017-2018 Articles

Stocker Cents

It’s almost weaning time. Now what?-August 2018
Flies: small pests, big problems - June & July 2018
What do hair and health have in common - May 2018
Management tips for good herd health - April 2018
Choosing a mineral supplement - March 2018
Empowering women in the cattle business - February 2018
Setting your calves for success before they're born - January 2018
Five tips for winter feeding - November & December 2017
What to expect from your freezer beef- October 2017
Utilizing ionophores for cattle on pasture- September 2017
Developing a weaning or receiving program- August 2017
Shrink: How does it affect your bottom line?- June/July 2017
Do you have a plan? For marketing that is…- May 2017
Getting your foot in the door- April 2017
Vaccination and Immunity- March 2017
Living in a Global Market- February 2017
Managing Winter Weather Shifts- January 2017

Beef Production Strategies

Summer Safety- June/July 2018
Weaning Calves- May 2018
Dixie Reflections- April 2018
Top 10 Bull Buying Strategies- March 2018
Where to Buy a Bull- February 2018
Old McDonald Had a Farm- January 2018
Top Ten Christmas Gifts for Your Cattle Enthusiast- December 2017
Increasing Weaning Weights- October 2017
Stewardship- September 2017
Muscle Up- August 2017
RISE- June/July 2017
Structural Soundness – Part 2- May 2017
Steer Jocks and Cow Sales- April 2017
Spring Cleaning- March 2017
Broad Overview of Government Agencies within the USDA- February 2017
Resolutions- January 2017

Veterinary Notes

2015-2016 Articles

Stocker Cents

Frequently Asked Supplementation Questions- November/December 2016
Making your smart phone work for you: apps for the cattleman: Part 1-October 2016
What’s in a calving season?-September 2016
The more THEY know: Information is king when marketing calves-August 2016
Managing the Summer Slump-June/July 2016
Plan fly control early-May 2016
April showers bring plans for next year’s replacements-April 2016
Nutrition is a key component of receiving success- March 2016
Minerals for the stocker operation-February 2016
Navigating tough waters- January 2016
Make decisions with the end goal in mind-November/December 2015
Quality still pays-October 2015
Determining animal requirements-September 2015
Leaving a Legacy-August 2015
The Decision to Retain Ownership-June/July 2015
Getting Newly Weaned or Received Calves Started on Feed-May 2015
Considerations for Managing Stocker Cattle: Impacts on BRD - April 2015
Nutritional Management of Replacement Heifers - March 2015
Management Tips for Good Herd Health- February 2015
Nutrition during heifer development can impact cow productivity - January 2015

Beef Production Strategies

Replacement Females – Raise them or buy them?
Making your smart phone work for you: apps for the cattleman: Part 2-October 2016​
Tagging Strategies- September 2016
Cure for the Summertime Blues- August 2016
Summer Calves Anyone?- June/July 2016
Should Commercial Cattlemen Be Concerned with Marbling?-May 2016
Power of Education-April 2016
Spring Forward with Beef Advocacy-March 2016
Hitting the Genetic Lottery-February 2016
New Year’s Day Traditions-January 2016
Antibiotics and Subway-November/December 2015
Where Does My Food Come From?-October 2015
Game On-A Successful Season Starts with a Live Calf-September 2015
Preparing for Fall Calves and Football-August 2015
Inbreeding and Linebreeding-June/July 2015
Sharing My Story- May 2015

Veterinary Notes

Antibiotic Use and the Veterinary Feed Directive-June/July 2016
Prolapse of the vagina, cervix, or uterus-May 2016
Bull Development & Selection-April 2016
Focus on Fertility: The role of your veterinarian-March 2016
Salt Toxicity and Water Deprivation-February 2016
Focus on Calving-January 2016
Breeding Bull Injuries-November/December 2015
Focus on Fertility-October 2015
The Basics of Castration-September 2015
Keeping Show Cattle Healthy-August 2015
Beef Quality Assurance is for Everyone-June/July 2015
Investing in Diagnostic Testing - April 2015
Spring Deworming - March 2015
Colostrum and the Newborn Calf - February 2015
Drugs, the Law, and You-January 2015

2013 - 2014 articles

Stocker Cents 

Frequently Asked Supplementation Questions - November/December 2014
Determining replacement rates for your herd: How many to keep and cull?-October 2014
What do they see? Being mindful of appearances.-September 2014
What do they need?: Matching cattle requirements to available feeds- August 2014
Stocker Management affects Feedlot and Carcass Performance - June/July 2014
Efficient Management of Supplements to Improve Gain - May 2014
Importance of Beef Quality Assurance for Youth - April 2014
Stocker Cattle Genetics and Process Verified Programs - March 2014
Feed Additives for Stocker Cattle - February 2014
Grading Feeder Cattle - January 2014
Utilizing Co-Product Feeds for the Stocker Operation - November/December 2013
Minerals for the Stocker Operation - October 2013
Increasing Use of Smartphone Technology in the Beef Industry - September 2013
Developing and Weaning or Receiving Program - August 2013
Coping with Heat Stress - June/July 2013
Developing a Marketing Plan for Your Calves - May 2013
How do you define efficiency in your herd? - April 2013
Impacts of Nutrition on Health of Newly Received Calves - March 2013
Write it Down: Record Keeping for the Stocker Producer - February 2013
Nutritional Considerations for Developing Replacement Heifers - January 2013

Beef Production Strategies

Extension Service and the Mississippi Beef Cattle Industry - June/July 2014
"More of the Same" on Cattle Operations - May 2014
Repurposing and Salvage Value on Cattle Operations - April 2014
Prioritizing Resource Use: Physical and Financial Resources - March 2014
Prioritizing Resource Use on Cattle Operations: People and Time - February 2014
Precision Production on Cattle Operations - January 2014
Watching the Cattle Herd - November/December 2013
When it is Worth Getting Help on the Cattle Operation - October 2013
The Little Details on a Cattle Operation - September 2013
Evaluating Teeth to Estimate Cattle Age - August 2013
Supplementation on Summer Pasture - June/July 2013
Prepping for Private Treaty - May 2013
Putting Average Daily Gain in Context - April 2013
Managing Other Livestock Species with Cattle - March 2013
Gambling on a Mystery Bull - February 2013
Managing Mud on Cattle Operations - January 2013

2010 - 2012 articles

Stocker Cents

The Importance of Proper Cattle Handling - November/December 2012
The "Value" of Cheap Feed - October 2012
Handling High Risk Cattle: Develop a Sound Receiving Strategy - September 2012
Searching for the "Right Kind" of Cattle - August 2012
Fly Control: The Basics - June/July 2012
Replacement Heifers: Nutritional Perspectives - May 2012
Replacement Heifers: A Valuable Commodity - April 2012
Management Tips for Good Herd Health - March 2012
Management Strategies to Improve End Product - February 2012
Cattlemen's Exchange Feeder Calf Board Sale - January 2012
Supplement Considerations for Beef Producers - November/December 2011
Supplementation Frequency Decisions for Cattle Producers - October 2011
Weaning Management can get Calves off to the Right Start - September 2011
Timing and Method of Castration and Stocker Performance - August 2011
Feeder Cattle Supplies - June/July 2011
Managing Nutrition - May 2011
Grazing Behavior Basics - April 2011
Assessing the Stocker Operation Using Benchmarks - March 2011
Closing the Door on 2010 and a Look Ahead to 2011 - February 2011
Nutrition for Beef Bull Development: Part 2 - January 2011
Nutrition for Beef Bull Development: Part 1 - November/December 2010
Grazing Management Strategies for Stocker Cattle - September 2010
Choosing What Class of Cattle to Stocker - August 2010
Cattle Market Prices: A Look Back on the Start of 2010 - June/July 2010
Supplemental Feeding of Stocker Cattle - May 2010
Effects of Weaning and Health - April 2010
Effects of Implants and Rate of Gain - March 2010
Finding the Right Information - February 2010
Foot Rot Detection, Prevention and Treatment - January 2010
 

Beef Production Strategies

Frequently Asked Beef Cattle Feed Questions - November/December 2012
Could Your Ranch Go on Without You? - October 2012
Beef Cattle Acronyms Cheat Sheet - September 2012
Good Cattle Prices - What to do with the Extra Money - August 2012
Going from Biased to Best: Decisions on Cattle Operations - June/July 2012
Lease Arrangements for Cattle Operations - May 2012
Deciphering Marketing Media to Evaluate Cattle Operation Inputs - April 2012
Protect Cattle Operations from Theft and Other Crimes - March 2012
Crossbred Cows 101 - February 2012
Tanks, Tubs, Blocks, Cubes, Buckets, and Bales - January 2012
Choosing Software for Cattle Record Keeping - November/December 2011
Managing Feedstuff Nutrient Variability - October 2011
Get Past Sticker Shock for Good Decisions - September 2011
Gestational Management Important for Calf Productivity - August 2011
50 Beef Cattle Profit Tips - June/July 2011
Identify and Avoid Dangers to Cattle - May 2011
Artificial Insemination Technique Takes Care and Practice - April 2011
Evaluating Selection Direction - March 2011
Ruminant Digestive Anatomy and Function - February 2011
The Consequences of Shortcuts in Beef Cattle Production - January 2011
Beef Cow Longevity - November/December 2010
Cattle Producer's Role in Animal Welfare - October 2010
Petroleum Product Poisoning in Cattle - September 2010
Troubleshooting Cattle Reproductive Problems - August 2010
Compensatory Gain in Cattle - June/July 2010
Selecting for Optimum Trait Levels - May 2010
Safety on Beef Cattle Operations - April 2010
Managing Genetic Defects in Beef Cattle Herds - March 2010
Caring for Calves Separated from their Dams - February 2010
Last Minute or Late Ranch Decisions - January 2010

2007 - 2009 articles

Stocker Cents

Understanding Weight Shrink in Cattle - November/December 2009
Consider All the Effects of Temperament When Sourcing Stockers - October 2009
Dehorning: Economically Important but Often Overlooked - September 2009
Instrument Carcass Grading to Improve Accuracy and Speed - August 2009
Grading Feeder Cattle - June/July 2009
Miss. Premium Replacement Heifer Program - May 2009
Pricing Options for Fed Cattle - April 2009
Stocker Cattle Receiving Facilities - March 2009
Identifying Sick Stockers - February 2009
DNA-Based Technologies for Stockers - January 2009
Direct Marketing Beef - November/December 2008
Custom Grazing Strategies for a Changing Market - October 2008
MS Homeplace Producers Feeder Calf Sale: Success - September 2008
Interpreting Carcass Data - August 2008
MS Homeplace Producers Feeder Calf Sale - June/July 2008
Improving Stocker Performance and Efficiency: Growth-promoting Implants - May 2008
Comparison of Calves from the Southeast and Midwest - April 2008
Nutrition Considerations for Stressed Calves - March 2008
Cull Cows as a Significant Source of Revenue - February 2008
Cattle Transportation: Management Follow Through - January 2008
MS Cattlemen are Profiting from "Natural Beef" - November/December2007
Selecting Stockers for Grid Marketing - October 2007
Livestock Risk Protection Insurance Now Available in MS - September 2007
Source and Age Verification: Benefits Beyond Qualification for Export - August 2007
The Critical Role of Forages in Stocker Operations - June/July 2007
Incorporating a Horse into Your Cattle Operation - May 2007
Common Corn Questions and Answers - April 2007
Cattle Price Risk and the Corn Market - March 2007
Feedstuffs Comparisons: As Fed Versus Dry Matter - February 2007
Choosing the "Right" Feedlot - January 2007
 

Beef Production Strategies 

Mississippi Master Cattle Producer Online Training - November/December 2009
Beef Cattle Production Rules of Thumb - October 2009
Water Source Management on Beef Cattle Operations - September 2009
Quality Water for Beef Cattle - August 2009
Beef Cattle Water Requirements - June/July 2009
Protein Supplies for Beef Cattle Diets - May 2009
Protein Requirements of Beef Cattle - April 2009
Beef Cattle Nutrient Requirements - March 2009
Creep Supplementation Decision - February 2009
Energy in Beef Cattle Diets - January 2009
Body Condition Scoring - November/December 2008
Bloat and Acidosis Prevention and Management - October 2008
Preparation for Ultrasound Body Composition Scanning - September 2008
Non-Protein Nitrogen Use - August 2008
The Importance of Adaptability - June/July 2008
Another Fixed Time Insemination Option - May 2008
Managing Market Cows and Bulls - April 2008
Sex-Sorted Semen for Beef Producers - March 2008
Mycotoxins and their Effects on Beef Cattle - February 2008
Predator Problems on Beef Cattle Operations - January 2008
Preparing for Herd Bull Procurement: Part 2 - November/December 2007
Preparing for Herd Bull Procurement: Part 1 - October 2007
Matching Cow Size to Ranch Resources - September 2007
Staying in Business - August 2007
Forage Technology Adoption - June/July 2007
Mississippi Animal Disease and Disaster Preparedness - May 2007
Breeder Responsibilites - April 2007
Effective Fiber in Beef Cattle Diets - March 2007
Grass Tetany Revisited - February 2007
Cold Weather Checklist - January 2007
 

2004 - 2006 articles

Stocker Cents

Efficient Hay Storage and Feeding - November/December 2006
Revisiting Castration - October 2006
Alternative Feedstuffs for Beef Cattle Operations: Part 1 - September 2006
Impact of Drought on Stocker Cattle - August 2006
Stocker Growth Expectations - June/July 2006
Avoiding Nitrate Poisoning - May 2006
The Role of Clover in Stocker Cattle Production - April 2006
Musculoskeletal Disease in Stocker Calves - March 2006
Cattle Markets in Transition - February 2006
The Value of Necropsies for Stocker Operations - January 2006
Refencing Mississippi - November/December 2005
Developing a Rational Treatment Program for Stocker Calves - October 2005
Feed Additives for Stocker Cattle - September 2005
Cattle Market Seasonality - August 2005
Fencing, Water, and Shade for Stocker Calves - June/July 2005
Sourcing Stocker Calves - May 2005
Planning Summer Grazing - April 2005
GI Disease in Stocker Calves - March 2005
Marketing Cattle from the Stocker Operation - February 2005
Stocker Health Record Management - January 2005
Cool-season Forage and Supplementation - November/December 2004
Stocker Receiving Health Management - October 2004
Nutritional Management of Newly Arrived Stocker Cattle - September 2004
Stocker Production in Mississippi - August 2004
Stocking Rates for Stocker Cattle - June/July 2004
 

Beef Production Strategies

Breed Sponsored Commercial Marketing Programs - November/December 2006
Ethanol Co-product Use in MS Beef Herds - October 2006
Alternative Feedstuffs for Beef Cattle: Part 2 - September 2006
Drought Coping Strategies for Beef Producers - August 2006
Computerized Decision Aids for Beef Producers - June/July 2006
Freeze Branding Basics - May 2006
Cow Culling Decisions - April 2006
A Rare Opportunity - March 2006
Familiarization with Beef Export Guidelines - February 2006
A Closer Look at the Cow Herd - January 2006
Consider Artificial Insemination - November/December 2005
Hurricane Recovery Information for Beef Producers - October 2005
Feed Intake: The Quest for Efficiency - September 2005
Managing and Selecting for Healthy Cattle - August 2005
Management Impacts on Beef End Product - June/July 2005
Understanding and Managing Shrink - May 2005
Early Weaning: When is it Appropriate? - April 2005
Creep Feeding Pros and Cons - March 2005
Calving Ease: Birth Weight is not the Whole Story - February 2005
Choosing the Right Calving Season - January 2005
The Blessings of the Cattle Business - November/December 2004
Genetic Planning: Developing a Blueprint for the Herd - October 2004
Planning Winter Nutrition Programs - September 2004
Farm to Feedlot Contest Results - August 2004
Helping the Herd Beat the Heat - June/July 2004
Working Facilities that Work - May 2004
Balancing Milk Levels in Beef Herds - April 2004
Yearling Bull Management - March 2004
Mineral Considerations for the Beef Herd - February 2004
Plan for a Successful Calving Season - January 2004
 

2013 - 2014 Veterinary Notes articles

Understanding Bovine Viral Diarrhea, Part II-November/December 2014
Understanding Bovine Viral Diarrhea, Part I -October 2014
Understanding Vet Lingo-September 2014
Addressing the Veterinary Shortage-August 2014
Preventing Pinkeye in Cattle-June/July 2014
Animal Health and “The Precautionary Principle”-May 2014
The “downer” cow-April 2014
Beef Quality Assurance is for everyone-March 2014
Making sense of vaccine types-February 2014
Understanding pregnancy losses due to leptospirosis in cattle-January 2014
Are you ready for calving?-November/December 2013
Lameness in beef cattle-October 2013
Be on the lookout for anaplasmosis-September 2013
Being a responsible buyer-August 2013
Where have the veterinarians gone?-June/July 2013
Why do vaccines fail?-May 2013
Spring deworming-April 2013
Facts on Footrot- March 2013
Calving 101: Be Ready-January 2013