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Cattle Mats for Cow Comfort

Cattle Mats for Cow Comfort. By Heather Smith Thomas. Cattle in confinement, whether dairy or beef, often have issues with footing or bedding.  Some of the traditional surfaces in feed yards, barns, stalls, etc. are abrasive and unforgiving.  These problems can be resolved with mats that give...

Beef Production on Slats

 Beef Production on Slats An Ohio Beef Producer fattens his herd in an enclosure with concrete slatted flooring and 10-foot deep manure pits, a set-up that helps simplify manure management. By Tony Kryzanowski Forget about cleaning cattle pens. An Ohio feedlot owner has taken the approach of...

Industry News

 After 25 years, the groundbreaking Oz Autogate is finally available in the United States. The Oz Autogate is now available in the United States after a 25-year wait, sold exclusively by Double H Products. Article and Photos courtesy of Double H ProductsIn 1993 the Oz Autogate was introduced to the...

“Catcher” Makes Calf Work Easier

“Catcher” Makes calf work easierOne person can now easily and safely process calves with Leo’s Safety Zone Calf CatcherRecent census data has reported the average age of the American rancher today is over 55. Cattle ranching is physically demanding, and every year of age makes meeting those physical...

Ranching in the World of Technology

Herd management — those two words are huge for cattle producers as they work to keep their business profitable. More than ever before, herd management has entered the field of technology with software programs designed to provide a record keeping system to track cattle and help producers make sound decisions....

Shootin' the Bull

Best Book of 2014: The Big Fat SurpriseIn the New York Times-bestselling book, investigative journalist Nina Teicholz upends the conventional wisdom about fats with the groundbreaking claim that more, not less, dietary fat — including saturated fat — is what leads to better health, wellness, and fitness....

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American Cattlemen November 2023

This Issue Brings You:Tips on How Ranchers can get a Better Price for Their CalvesFeeding through the freeze: Winter Nutrition TipsStoring Hay for Winter: Tips for Minimizing Moisture and SpoilageFrom Ranch to...

American Cattlemen October 2023

This Issue Brings You:Innovative Feeders Save HayA 5-Step Solution to Upgrade from your S04An Overview and Comparison of Modern Beef BreedsEarn more for your Beef Calves this FallStock Trailers – Hauling Cattle...

American Cattlemen September 2023

This Issue Brings You:Cow Herd Management Includes Good Culling DecisionsRawhide Portable Corrals: Continuous ImprovementRisk Mitigation in the Cattle IndustryFall FencingDon’t Gamble on Weaning and Receiving -...

American Cattlemen August 2023

This Issue Brings You:Safety Factors when Handling CattleWeighing the Concept of Early WeaningHeadgates and Squeeze ChutesPharo Cattle Company Has Developed a Heat-Tolerant CompositeUnlock the power of productivityFrom...
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