Beef Cattle
Research Updates

2009

 

October

  • Conventional vs. Nonconventional Beef Production

  • Effect of Backgrounding Rate of Gain on Subsequent Feedlot Performance

September

  • Safety of Beef from Organically and Naturally Raised Cattle

  • Relationship of Various Incoming Cattle Traits with Feedlot Performance and Carcass

August

  • Effect of Time of Vaccination at the Feedyard

  • Effect of Calf Weaning Age on Cow Performance

July

  • Pasture Preconditioning Calves

  • Effect of Body Condition Score on Heifer Performance

June

  • Impact of BRD Complex on Feedlot Cattle Performance and Carcass Traits

May 

  • Effect of level of Starch in Growing Diet on Performance and Carcass Traits of Feedlot Cattle

April  

  • Effects of Age and Source Verification of Calves on Value Received at a Video Auction

  • Feedlot Health and Performance Effects Associated with the Timing of BRD Treatment

March

  • Effect of Respiratory Disease on Cattle Performance and Carcass characteristics

  • Nutrient Composition of Grass-Fed vs. Conventional Beef

February 

  • Effects of Alternative Weaning Methods on Behavior and Performance of Beef Calves

January

  • Effects of Source and Weaning Management on Health and Performance of Feedlot Calves