By Eric A. DeVuyst, Hannah Shear and Derrell Peel. Evaluate the financial stress associated with replacement heifer purchases financed with debt with a stress analysis spreadsheet.

In a recent study (DeVuyst et al. 2022), we investigated the economic differences in Angus-derived beef cows. Angus, Red Angus and Aberdeen Angus (also called “Low-line Angus)derive from the same original breed but now have significant differences in phenotype and genetics due to selection pressures.

Feed additives are added to beef cattle diets in small amounts with expected benefits based on biological impacts (such as improved performance, health or efficiency) not related to direct supply of nutrients.

The fact sheet provides details on the Cowculator Beef Cattle Diet Evaluation Program applications.

Producers will learn realistic expectations and strategies for finishing beef cattle by considering the animal’s health, nutrition and available technologies.

Key components of and the performance statistics generated by cow-calf SPA Software and their application in making decisions within the IRM framework.

Learn how the beef cattle industry will be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

An explanation of what is covered by the Pasture, Rangeland and Forage Insurance while also describing how the program works.