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 […]
Tag: Stocker Calves
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
When to Wean Calves
Weaning calves is a critical process in cattle management. Deciding when to wean calves is dependent on several factors, including the breed of cattle, production goals, cow-calf health and environmental conditions. At BioZyme®, we believe in care that comes full circle. There is no other time that calves feel as much stress as at weaning. […]
Set your Calves up for Grazing Success
There’s no better time of year than spring when the grass is turning green, and you are getting ready to turn out cattle. Regardless of if you are weaning your own calves or buying stockers to turn out, you will want to make their transition away from a milk-based diet and onto a forage-based diet […]
Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: What is the Difference?
Chris Cassady, Ph.D., Beef Technical Sales Manager, BioZyme® Inc. Global food demands continue to outpace available resources. Consequently, producers are continually asked to “do more with less” as urban sprawl, regulations and consumer concerns continue to add pressure to the agricultural industry. Animal performance is a major influence on profitability and achieving those extra pounds […]
Feeding for Success: Efficient Pounds with Minimal Inputs Increase Profits
Having a positive bottom line in your stocker operation is essential. When profitability is driven by pounds of product, doesn’t it make sense to add as much gain as efficiently as possible while keeping your input costs at a minimum? That is what the Gain Smart® mineral from BioZyme® can do for you. “You’re going to be spending money on […]
Seeing is Believing When it Comes to Healthy Calves
For one progressive cattleman, seeing is believing. And seeing a program on RFD-TV several years ago, has made a difference in the way Tom Carter, Reidsville, North Carolina, backgrounds and markets cattle. Carter buys 300 head of calves throughout the year that he backgrounds on grass, hay and mineral. He puts the calves together and […]
Getting Your Stockers Prepared for Turn Out
Stocker calves can be a good investment and are a great source of converting available forage into protein. However, those producers who plan to run stockers need to be prepared with good health, nutrition and vaccination protocols in place before the first calf steps off the truck. There are two critical time periods for the […]