Beef Cattle
The University of Georgia's Beef Team is comprised of faculty members that are directly involved in beef cattle education. The goal of this team is to enrich the availability of beef cattle information for producers and County Extension Agents. View Extension publications on beef and the UGA Beef Team blog feed.
Lawton Stewart
Professor and Extension Coordinator
Animal & Dairy Science
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Beef Tips 'n Advice
Posted by Jennifer Tucker on Mar 18, 2024
Proactive Forage Management for Grazing Success
Jennifer Tucker, Ph.D. Attend any forage focused Extension program and you will assuredly discuss the importance of soil fertility, forage quality, having a forage plan, and utilizing proper seeding and planting practices. Each of these are key fundamentals to efficient and effective forage management and utilization and should not be overlooked in this article. A […]
Beef Tips 'n Advice
Posted by William Secor on Mar 18, 2024
Beefenomics: Cattle Market Update – Higher Carcass Weights Support Beef Production Amid Lower Slaughter Numbers
William Secor, Ph.D. The USDA projects U.S. beef production to drop by about 3% in 2024 from 2023. For the first two months of the year, slaughter numbers suggest that fewer head slaughtered is being partially offset by heavier weights. Click below to access the full article and learn more about these trends.
Recent Beef Publications from UGA Extension
Jillian Bohlen
http://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B1422
Lawton Stewart
http://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B864
Lawton Stewart
http://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B943
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Impact of Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) on Reproduction in Cattle
(B 1422)
Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR), commonly referred to as “Rednose,” is a disease resulting from bovine herpesvirus type 1 (BHV-1). The detriment of the disease, as well as the positive benefits vaccination can have on a reproductive program, needs to be on the forefront of a producer's herd health program.
Reproductive Management of Commercial Beef Cows
(B 864)
Reproductive efficiency has long been recognized as the most important aspect of commercial beef production. This publication explains how improved herd management and selection for reproductive performance can substantially increase the percent calf crop.
Factors Affecting Calving Difficulty
(B 943)
Calving difficulty, otherwise known as dystocia, may result in reduced calf performance, delayed estrus and, in some cases, loss of the calf and/or dam. This publication discusses several factors affecting calving difficulty and provides management suggestions that may be useful to prevent its occurrence.