how to start a stocker cattle operation

How to Start a Stocker Cattle Operation 

Starting in the stocker cattle business can be a profitable and rewarding enterprise. However, definite challenges also exist. Like any business venture, it requires careful planning, knowledge, management and the proper resources.  At BioZyme®, our mission is to provide care that comes full circle to every animal and every person we encounter. We know that […]

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cost of cattle

Cowboy Math: With the Cost of Cattle, Using Gain Smart Adds Up

Cattle prices are at near record highs. That means one thing. Sellers are taking advantage of the market, and buyers are paying. Don’t let the cost of cattle deter you from getting your next set of calves to background, turn out on wheat or put on winter pasture.   Like everything else, the cost of cattle […]

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how much does it cost to raise cattle?

How Much Does It Cost to Raise Cattle? 

How much does it cost to raise cattle? That is a million-dollar question. Lucky for you, we have a definitive answer. A lot. Just like everything in our world, the cost of cattle production is on the rise. And it varies from operation to operation.   At BioZyme®, the makers of Gain Smart®, we understand that […]

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cattle production and management

Cattle Production and Management Resources Include Quality Nutrition 

Stocker operations. They are the middle step of the cattle production cycle. The cow-calf producer raises the calves up to weaning. After a few months of growing and developing those calves, the backgrounder will ship them to the feedyard. There, they will finish maturing, put on finish and muscle before going to their final destination.  […]

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what is the best mineral supplement for cattle

What is the Best Mineral Supplement for Cattle? 

Cattle feeding is a high risk, highly rewarded profession. With good knowledge of the markets, proper tools and good resources, it can also be a high-reward profession. At BioZyme®, makers of vitamin and mineral supplements for all species, we appreciate the cattle producers and feeders who care for the land and feed the cattle. We […]

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cattle feeding program

The Financial Value of BioZyme®-backed Cattle Feeding Program 

Cattle Feeding Program Providing the best care possible to their animals is a top priority for livestock producers and everyone. However, providing that care while maintaining a positive bottom line is crucial to the success of an operation, just like it is in any business. As we face uncertain economic times, finding ways to offset […]

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Wheat Pasture Offers Grazing Alternative for Stockers

Wheat Pasture Stockers and backgrounders typically rely on the high-quality nutrients found in wheat pasture to turn their calves out on for late fall and winter grazing. Wheat pasture is an economical source of gain throughout the Southern Plains and Midwest.  Although the wheat hasn’t been planted yet, it will be soon. In typical years, […]

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calf weight gain per day

How to Optimize Calf Weight Gain Per Day  

Calf Weight Gain Per Day Several factors can influence calf weight gain per day on your herd post-weaning. Breed makeup, genetics, management and nutrition all play a role in the growth and performance that your cattle experience. All of those things you, as the producer or feeder, have control over.  For beef cattle, a general […]

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calf not gaining weight

How to Remedy a Calf Not Gaining Weight 

Calf Not Gaining Weight Summer stress is no joke. Especially with fresh-weaned calves that are pulled off their mamas, turned out on the grass, and expected to gain and grow during the hottest months of the year. You might have noticed in your regular pasture checks that you have a calf not gaining weight as […]

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best days to wean calves

When are the Best Days to Wean Calves? 

Gather around the local coffee shop to visit with a long-time farmer or cattle producer. Topics of conversation will jump from the weather, news from uptown and the neighborhood, planting season, and the best days to wean calves. You will likely get as many opinions as there are coffee cups sitting on the tables.   One […]

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