• By Kim Mullaney
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Study shows bull selection critical in rebuilding herds

Source: Drovers The importance of bull selection to South Texas cow/calf producers in rebuilding their herds has been fleshed out in a new publication by experts at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Corpus Christi and Texas A&M’s department of agricultural economics in College Station. “Profitability of Beef Cattle Best Management Practices

• By Kim Mullaney
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Macrominerals and their importance for cow nutrition

Source: Drovers Mineral nutrition is vital to overall cow performance. Without an appropriate balance of minerals, cows may not perform as well as expected or could exhibit detrimental effects if the mineral balance is off. Minerals are divided into two groups based on the quantity of the mineral required by the cow: macrominerals and microminerals

• By Kim Mullaney
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Will value-added programs evolve with the market?

From the March 2016 issue of Drovers. As we enter a period of bearish cattle prices, I find myself pondering what other changes might be on the horizon. How will our industry evolve and what adaptations will shrewd cattlemen make to keep that competitive edge? Exploring or cultivating options to add value to your calves