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Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jennifer Hurlbert as the newest member of the UGA Beef Team! Dr. Hurlbert has joined our faculty as an Assistant Professor and Beef Extension Specialist, based in Athens. Growing up as the sixth-generation on her family’s ranch in South Dakota, Dr. Hurlbert brings a lifelong passion for the cattle…
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Commercial cows represent a substantial investment. Whether a female is raised as a replacement or purchased as a bred heifer, considerable value is tied up in her by the time she enters the cow herd. Part of that value reflects the calves she is expected to produce over the remainder of her productive life. A…
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In a 2020 survey evaluating the perception of alfalfa production in the Southern United States, many producers easily recognized the value of legumes for improving forage quality and seasonal yield potential. Interestingly, only 10% of the respondents expressed an interest in the inclusion of alfalfa to reduce Nitrogen (N) fertilizer inputs in their operation (Silva…
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Dr. Brad Heins Diarrhea and other digestive diseases are some of the most common causes of death loss and morbidity in beef and dairy herds in the United States. With a variety of viruses, bacteria, and parasites capable of causing disease, it is difficult to accurately identify the organism responsible for the disease, even if…
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The pasture mealybug (Heliococcus summervillei; Figure 1) was first officially reported in Texas in 2025. The adults are less than 1/4 inch long, white, and oval. They are covered in a waxy coating and will have fine hairs across their body. They primarily impact annual and perennial warm-season grass species. The damage consists of yellowing,…
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Source: USDA-ERS Beef trade is an important factor when analyzing beef and cattle markets. Changes in imports and exports are the net result of shifts in supply and demand in the U.S. and overseas. Trade also reflects potential opportunities and challenges facing the beef cattle industry. Beef imports and exports have diverged over the past…
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The strength of the beef industry has always been built on the dedication of its producers, industry members, and supporters. As production demands evolve the landscape of agricultural production continues to change, equipping the next generation of passionate, knowledgeable, and confident advocates is as important as ever. The Georgia Elite Stockman Program creates a unique…
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With feeder cattle prices at historically high levels, many Georgia producers are asking the same question this summer: should calves be sold at weaning, or retained for another 30 to 90 days? There is no universal answer. The right decision depends on forage availability, expected cattle performance, production costs, labor, market outlook, and the production…
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Pregnancy diagnosis is a routine component of reproductive management in many beef operations, but its value extends beyond simply determining whether a cow is pregnant. When used strategically, it allows producers to make timely decisions that directly influence herd productivity and cost of production. For spring-calving herds in Georgia, pregnancy diagnosis is just around the…
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Embryo transfer (ET) is an increasingly important tool for improving production efficiency and accelerating genetic progress in beef cattle. As with any technology, the success of ET is influenced by several factors. One may argue that pregnancy outcomes following ET should be greater than those obtained with insemination, considering that ET bypasses several critical steps…