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Georgia has over 30,000 cattle producers with an average herd size of less than 50 head. Most Georgia farms are cow/calf operations with calves being sold at the local auction barns. The calves which usually weigh between 300 and 500 pounds often go to a forage based stockering program, where they gain another 300 to 400 pounds. Then the feeders which now weigh between 600 and 800 pounds will typically move into feedlots.

A 1,000-pound market steer yields approximately 525 pounds of beef. Of the carcass, 99 percent is either used as meat or recovered as by-products, both edible and inedible, from which are made a wide variety of goods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and clothing. Up to 75 percent of all beef consumed in the US comes from cattle fed in feedyards. Feedlots are increasingly becoming fewer and larger. The states of Texas, Nebraska and Kansas now finish 60 percent of the cattle fed in the United States. Most of Georgia's cattle end up in feedyards in these states.

Agriculture and related agribusiness employ 1 in 6 people in Georgia. The agriculture's direct impact to Georgia's gross product is $6 billion. If you add sales and service, processing and distribution, the total impact is $52 billion dollars.

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False Heat?
by bigbull338 (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:58:13 GMT)
now she could be bred an just coming back into heat.ive seen a few cows come back in heat an they where bred.the false heats are very rare but they do happen.

Happy Birthday Cattleman 200
by Red Bull Breeder (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:57:36 GMT)
Hope you have a good one!!

hacked
by alisonb (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:56:51 GMT)
So did you find out how they managed to hack in? It's usually your fault(9 times out of 10 anyway) when your account gets compromised. Perhaps we can learn something from your misery .

Just looking for a few comments.
by goddy (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:53:07 GMT)
Doesn't look to be anything not to like. What is his pedigree and EPD's ?

The New Simmental/Red Angus Association
by Red Bull Breeder (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:48:13 GMT)
See what happens when your not around to defend your breed Jeanne.

Rain
by bigbull338 (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:35:10 GMT)
boogie its always a good feeling when the pools are full.our cows was drinlong about 2400 gal a day last summer.

Job Opportunity
by Dave (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:29:11 GMT)
What some young guys do to try and impress women........ I am thinking he would be better off to lie one more time and claim to be sick on Superbowl Sunday.

fertilizer cost
by Dave (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:21:36 GMT)
Teh fertilizer sounds bal park to prices here. But your lime is way cheaper. Our lime is $80 a ton spread with a 25 ton minimum.

Creek bottom land pastures
by Lawson Farms (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:21:18 GMT)
Around here I've heard they are re-establishing the 100yr flood plains b/c when it was done last, they ran out of time/money and decided to just guess. Lots of times they guessed wrong.

How far have you shipped a bull for natural service sire?
by Galloway2 (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:15:22 GMT)
I have shipped bulls from coast to coast, and from Alaska to Mexico, for natural service. The more time you can give an animal to aclimate the better, especially if extreme differences in climate. Trasportation will add cost, obviously, ($500-$1000), depending on how far away. If there are local "good" bulls available, get one.

If you have 15 hd, yes, AI would be better investment. If not currently an option, a yearling bull would work. You would get a minimum of 2 years service, if you keep your own replacements.

Pic of a good heifer
by Alan (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:56:23 GMT)
Double post sorry, hazards of big fingers and a Ipad

Ladies on the CT Board . . .
by dieselbeef (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:32:12 GMT)
we have officially been derailed...

pussifucation of america...

Australian Talk.
by melking (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:24:26 GMT)
Here is the status of the barn this month

Need a good dog name
by TexasBred (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:05:12 GMT)
Old_man_emu wrote:I have had turbo and diesel and would like an axel in the future.
I have buddy (pretty boring I know )and diggity at the moment oh and I had a spike too.
I can't visualise what a 'blue tick' dog is, here, blue tick is a mobile phone that work well in remote areas haha.
Got a kid right down the road named "Clutch".

Warm season forage west ky
by dun (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:31:32 GMT)
Bigfoot wrote:I wiil start a net search now on easter gamma grass. Thanks. Just wondering why the patience is necessary?
Probably becuase it's slow to get established. Seems most of the prairie types of WSG are slooooooooooow to get going, takes a couple of years to really get established

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ADAMS RANCH 33RD ANNUAL SALE AVERAGES $3,100
Adams Ranch held their 33rd Annual Cattle Sale on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the home ranch in Fort Pierce, Fla.
REPOPULATION AFTER DROUGHT SPAWNS NEW RULES
Looking into the future has always been somewhat tricky in the beef business. Far sighted visions or crystal ball predictions stemming around what next year's calf crop is going to look like or where future prices will be are often put on hold by more immediate tasks at hand. Planning ahead can often be tied to the immediacy of Mother Nature.
SOUTHEASTERN CATTLE PRODUCERS COULD MAKE MONEY WITH STOCKERS
“Rain or shine, wet or dry, do you want to make more money from your cows next year?” asks a Texas AgriLife Research forage scientist.
WATER IS THE MOST IMPORTANT NUTRIENT FOR CATTLE
Many producers take water for granted. They have ponds in many pastures or they make sure the float valve in the metal stock tank is working properly, keeping the tank full. But what happens if the pond is low or dry or if the flow to the stock tank is interrupted?
IT'S THE PITTS -- WHAT'LL YOU HAVE?
Did you read where scientists have been successful in implanting human genes into cows? This is no joke. It seems that scientists wanted to make cow's milk more like human milk so that soccer moms will never have to be inconvenienced to nurse their young.
TAKE STEPS TO PREVENT SCOURS IN CALVES
Many ranchers experience a few cases of diarrhea in young calves, and some years are worse than others. Scours can be caused by certain kinds of bacteria, viruses or protozoa.
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOOTER MCCORMICK -- WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR
Lonnie Johnson had plenty of phobias if you paid close attention, or if you'd known him since he was a kid like Hooter and the gang had.
STUDY CONFIRMS BEEF'S ROLE IN A HEART-HEALTHY DIET
In a first of its kind study, researchers at The Pennsylvania State University demonstrated that eating beef everyday as part of a heart-healthy diet can improve cholesterol levels.
SOUTHERN CONNECTION CHAROLAIS SALE AVERAGES $2,286
The Southern Connection Charolais Sale was held October 22, 2011, in Calhoun, GA.
IT'S THE PITTS -- FROM LEEUARY TO PITTSTOBER
Whenever I get the much-appreciated free calendars at the start of every year there are a few months I'd like to tear out right then and there and be done with them. Sadly, I have to go through the process of living through these much-dreaded months.
PROPER NUTRITION REQUIRES RESEARCH AND PLANNING
This article is the fifth and final installment of a series discussing supplementation options, considerations and strategies. Given the challenges that 2011 “enjoyed” every producer is looking for a bit of breathing room in the coming year.
HUNTIN' DAYLIGHT -- TIME TO PATCH THE ROOF
By all reckoning, 2012 is going to be one of those years when cow-calf producers will have the economic opportunity to fix what needs fixing, be it genetics, management, facilities and whatnot.
BLACK INK -- COMMON GROUND
They say it takes all kinds to make the world, and the adage is all about people. Look around the mall, watch TV or check out the Internet and you find ready evidence of the individuality of individuals.
I AM ANGUS AIRS TONIGHT AT 6 PM CENTRAL ON RFD-TV
A special Christmas edition of the American Angus Association®'s popular I Am Angus television series will air at a new time, Monday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. Central) on RFD-TV.
ENERGY REQUIREMENTS IN FEED NOT AS CLEARLY DEFINED
Over the last few weeks we've been discussing supplementation basics and economics – and how these can be applied by the cattle producer. Up to this point we have largely focused on meeting the protein needs of the animal, the different forms and some of the costs.

Georgia Cattle Links

Associations - Livestock

Georgia Cattlemen's Association
State cattleman's Association.
http://www.gabeef.org
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