Health/Nutrition
Breeding objectives and selection pressure
A breeding objective is the general goal of a breeding program—the notion of what…
Nov 21, 2025 · By Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle breeding specialist
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Livestock
Maximize profit potential for replacement heifers
In spite of market volatility over the past three weeks, the strong market fundamentals…
Nov 14, 2025 · By Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle breeding specialist
Health/Nutrition
Building a productive cow herd for the future
Thoughtful replacement heifer selection is essential to shaping the future of a cow herd.
Nov 7, 2025 · By Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle breeding specialist
Health/Nutrition
Fall-calving cows and creep feeding calves
Most of Oklahoma has received much-needed rain recently. This moisture will pay dividends for…
Oct 31, 2025 · By Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle breeding specialist
Health/Nutrition
Mature cow size and calf revenue generated for 2025
This article will review the relationship of high-growth, high mature-weight cows to calf weaning…
Oct 24, 2025 · By Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle breeding specialist
Beef
Carcass weights, quality grades and consumer demand
The cattle feeding industry has maximized the number of days on feed in order…
Oct 10, 2025 · By Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle breeding specialist