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Five Activities Improving Cow Herd Profitability

Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University State Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist

Tight cattle supplies and record cattle prices are wonderful, but costs of production have also increased. Even in a good year, out of control production costs may lead to profits below breakeven. There are 10 management strategies important for a profitable cow-calf operation. Dr. Beck will cover 5 strategies this week and 5 strategies next week.

1) Know cost of production - Beef cattle Standard Performance Analysis of cow herds across the Great Plains show th...