Play the video below to watch the Beef Cattle Extension team share the basics on supplementing
wheat and managing market expectations and grazing practices for cattle. The Rancher's
Thursday Lunchtime Series videos are timely and backed by research to supply producers
and consumers top notch information and resources.
Finding Forage-Efficient Cattle: Beyond Cow Size
Dr. David Lalman kicks off the "Tug-of-War in the Cattle Industry" webinar series
with an in-depth look at identifying forage-efficient cattle to help producers control
rising cow costs. While the industry trend toward heavier carcass weights continues,
Dr. Lalman explores how cow size serves as a proxy for feed intake and stocking rates,
and why genetic potential for weaning weight may be restricted by the ranch environment.