South African Cattle Group Visits Cattlesoft

June 15, 2010

Last month, several South African cattle producers were in the Bryan/College Station, Texas, area and stopped by to visit us. We enjoyed talking with them about the CattleMax cattle software and learning more about their management practices. Walking around our ranch afterwards was a great way to see what cattle raising is like in Texas! [...]

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Health Benefits of Grass-Fed Vs Grain-Fed Beef

June 3, 2010

Is grass-fed beef healthier than grain-fed beef? It’s a question that’s frequently asked and debated in the cattle industry.
The specific health traits of grass-fed beef vs grain-feed beef was the topic of a recent Texas AgriLife Research study.

“There really were no negative effects of feeding ground beef from the pasture-fed cattle,” Dr Stephen Smith, AgriLife [...]

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Time for Spring Culling Decisions

May 26, 2010

Though the temperatures are warmer and the grass is greener, now is still a good time to be making culling decisions.
Just how much influence does an open cow have on your operation? Ted G. Dyer, UGA Extension Animal Scientist, explains the impact:
“Open cows are the greatest contributor to a low weaning percentage (# calves weaned/ [...]

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Special Ear Tag Promotion at Cattle Tags

May 20, 2010

Now through May 31st, buying electronic ID tags comes with an additional benefit. With your purchase of any Allflex Half Duplex (HDX) EID tags, you’ll receive a matched visual tag FREE.
“Matched visual tag” means that the 15 digit EID number is printed onto the visual tag, along with the animal’s management number/code. Having the [...]

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Strong Cattle Prices Predicted to Continue

May 17, 2010

As the economic recession eases, cattle prices have been on the rebound.
Purdue University ag economist Chris Hurt says “The 2010 prices may average about $93, dramatically above the $83 of 2009. Prospects for 2011 should remain strong as well, perhaps moving upward close to $95 for the year.”

Read the full article “Cattle market rebound should [...]

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Learn About the Basics of Cattle Record Keeping

May 13, 2010

Want to know more about cattle software, such as what features there are and how you can save time and effort? Join us for a CattleMax online workshop! You’ll hear the questions that other producers have, so we’ll all learn together.
The free workshops are held several times a month, and usually last about 45 minutes [...]

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CattleMax “does it all” for Canadian Wagyu producer

May 11, 2010

Keeping complete cattle records is key to Grazing Meadows Wagyu, owned and operated by Tim and Donna Prior in Brussels, Ontario, Canada. Tracking the full history of their cattle in CattleMax helps them meet the traceability requirements for food safety, especially since their Wagyu cattle are fed naturally and are free of growth hormones.
Tim says, [...]

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Jim McGrann Honored for Accomplishments

May 6, 2010

Dr Jim McGrann was recently recognized for his years of commitment and service to Agricultural Economics by being inducted into the Tyrus R. Timm Honor Registry at Texas A&M University.
Dr McGrann has provided tremendous insight and support to many in the cattle industry, and also developed a variety of decision aids to help [...]

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Options for Marketing Cull Cows and Bulls

April 29, 2010

I was sitting next to a fellow at a recent cattle sale and he leaned over and asked, “What do you do with cull cows?”
It just so happened, the week before I had hauled a couple of cull cows to a packer who buys culls. I guess we’re lucky in this part of the [...]

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CattleMax Key to Grass Fed Beef Ranch

April 26, 2010

Want to improve your herd’s performance and increase marketing options for your cattle? If so, keeping complete and accurate records can help.
This month, we feature Fourche River Farm and Cattle Company in Harvey, Arkansas about their cattle herd and use of the CattleMax software. The Hickl family focuses strictly on raising grass fed cattle, so [...]

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