Replacement heifers are expensive not only with respect to dollars invested but also the expenditure of time and labor involved. As beef producers consider expansion, key expenses to consider are the ...

The January 1, 2023, Cattle inventory report included a beef cow herd of 28.9 million head, down 3.6 percent year over year and the smallest beef cow total since 1962. More importantly going forward, ...

It’s no secret that dairy heifers are in short supply, and their prices are high. An early 2025 USDA-estimated inventory of just 3.914 million head of dairy heifers over 500 pounds marks the lowest ...

After a heifer calf hits the ground, what are the chances she will survive calfhood, reach the breeding pen, become pregnant and deliver a healthy calf herself? Many variables affect a heifer’s ...