Low bulk-tank SCC doesn’t tell the whole story
A herd with a bulk tank somatic cell count (SCC) of 115,000 would be considered a milk quality success by most industry standards. Yet, a look at this 1,000-cow herd, shows cows with an average lactation somatic cell score (SCS) of 4.0 or greater produced 900 fewer...
Maximize your calving season: Tips for a successful program
As we look to rebuild the U.S. beef-cow herd and meet the increasing demand for high-quality- beef products, we must strive to enhance the efficiencies of all beef-production enterprises. Profitability and efficiency in the cow-calf sector is heavily dependent on the...
Improving Blood Ionized Ca with the Ca3 BioFresh® Bolus
Despite the wide-spread adoption of negative-dietary cation-anion differential close-up diets, an estimated 25-50% of newly freshened 2nd lactation and greater cows will experience…
Finding the sweet spot: Why beef x dairy can be balanced with replacement needs
Byline: Emily Middleton-Gyomory, Regional Consulting Manager Recently, there’s been talk in the industry wondering if we’ve gone too far with beef x dairy strategies that may lead to long-term effects. The dairy-replacement-heifer population has decreased 10% from...
Maximize value for low-carbon-production practices
Founded in 2023 as the sustainability division of Select Sires Inc., Low Carbon Technologies (LCT) focuses on helping producers maximize the value of cattle and their operations by earning a premium for low-carbon-production practices. Earlier this year, LCT teamed up...
Strengthening immune systems amid seasonal challenges
Emily Middleton-Gyomory, Regional Consulting Manager Efficiency of absorption declines from birth, particularly after 12 hours. Feeding may induce earlier closure, but there is little colostral absorption after 24 hours of age even if the calf is starved. This...
Key Opportunities for improving heifer programs
Improving heifer reproduction programs is essential to enhance herd health, fertility, and overall productivity. To shed light on this topic, we turned to CentralStar team members who work in the cow-lots every day. They offered practical insights and actionable...