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Industry At A Glance: Shrinking Feedyard Margins
2014-01-08 14:40:00| Beef
Cattle feeders have increasingly been forced to work much harder to ensure some semblance of margin while managing ever-larger amounts of capital in their operations. read more
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More Feedyard Risk Demands More Knowledge
2013-07-30 18:26:00| Beef
Wes Ishmael The increase in factors that impact the price of cattle feeding inputs today necessitate more information to deal with them. But theres a huge difference between information in general and the kind of timely information coupled with analysis that enables informed decision making. read more
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Industry At A Glance: Feedyard Data Show Trend Toward More Documentation
2013-06-27 14:35:15| Beef
Feeder cattle buyers are increasingly seeking more management background on their purchases, with many working to build a network of preferred suppliers to source cattle that perform in the feedyard and help minimize economic risk. read more
Ready For Change? New FDA Guidance Will Alter Catte Feed Additive Usage In Your Feedyard
2013-06-03 13:51:00| Beef
By Jennifer Ryan New FDA guidance will require a veterinarians authorization to include antibiotics in cattle feed and water, offering new opportunities to further the client-veterinarian relationship. read more
Industry At A Glance: A Look At Feedyard Revenue
2013-01-09 17:02:00| Beef
By Nevil Speer, Western Kentucky University Total feedyard revenue is a function of live weight, the number of cattle marketed, and the overall market. Revenue in this sector declined in 2009 on the heels of the financial crisis that hit the U.S., as well as weaker markets. However, its come roaring back since then, surging nearly 50%. The question is: Whats in store for 2013? read more
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