Health/Nutrition
How fast is mature cow size increasing?
Over the past 60 years, mature cow body weight has increased at an annual…
Mar 6, 2026 · By Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle nutrition specialist
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Livestock
Economics of native beef and beef-dairy steers in yearling systems
The rapid growth of beef × dairy crossbreeding is reshaping feeder cattle supplies across…
Feb 27, 2026 · By Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle nutrition specialist
Environment
Planning for winter conditions
Cows need to get adjusted to cold temperatures over time and grow a thick…
Jan 23, 2026 · By Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle nutrition specialist
Health/Nutrition
Maintaining calf productivity when wheat pasture is short
What can we do to sustain stocking rates that will support at least approaching…
Jan 16, 2026 · By Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle nutrition specialist
Health/Nutrition
Using ionophores to increase efficiency of heifer development
Ionophores are feed additives that improve ruminal efficiency by shifting fermentation toward greater propionate…
Jan 9, 2026 · By Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle nutrition specialist
Health/Nutrition
Supplementing bred heifers and calving difficulty
Producers are often told that supplementing bred heifers with protein prior to calving increases…
Dec 31, 2025 · By Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle nutrition specialist