Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 There have been some articles written recently discussing cattle slaughter and beef production focused on certain implications of total beef…
Cattle Economics: Beef Cattle Slaughter and Production
Forage Management: The Dangers of Poison Hemlock in Pastures and Hayfields
Dr. Bruno PedreiraAssociate Professor and Extension Forage SpecialistDepartment of Plant SciencesDirector, UT Beef & Forage CenterP: 865-974-3535 Co-Authors: Dr. Gary Bates, Head, Department of Plant Sciences; and, Dr. Larry Steckel,…
Livestock Health: Beware of New World Screwworm
Dr. Lew StricklandAssociate Professor and Extension Livestock VeterinarianDepartment of Animal ScienceP: 865-974-3150 I often receive questions from producers concerning ‘what is the next new thing we need to be watching…
Forage Management: Maximizing Spring Forage for Winter Feed from Green to Gold
Dr. Bruno PedreiraAssociate Professor and Extension Forage SpecialistDepartment of Plant SciencesDirector, UT Beef & Forage CenterP: 865-974-3535 With favorable spring weather, grasses across the state are thriving, providing a beautiful…
Cattle Genomics: Genomic Tools for the Commercial Herd
Dr. Troy RowanAssistant ProfessorUTIA Genomics Center for the Advancement of AgricultureP: 865-974-3190 We have been selecting cattle to better fit our needs for a very long time. In (relatively) recent…
Cattle Nutrition: Managed Grazing to Make the Most of Pasture
Dr. Katie MasonAssistant Professor and Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition SpecialistDepartment of Animal ScienceP: 865-974-8941 Originally published in Progressive Cattle magazine: https://www.agproud.com/articles/61160-southeast-minerals-matter Grazing management is often called an art and a…
Cattle Economics: Record Cattle Prices at Calving
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 At the time of this writing, cattle prices continued to set new records for most every class and weight group…
Cattle Reproduction: Improving Herd Reproductive Efficiency with Estrous Synchronization for Natural Service
Dr. Saulo ZocaAssistant Professor and Beef Cattle Reproduction SpecialistDepartment of Animal ScienceP: 931-486-2129 Co-Authors: Samantha Roberts, Graduate Student; and, Dr. Sarah Moorey, Assistant Professor Increasing the number of females pregnant…
Cattle Reproduction: Consequences of Scrotum Frostbite in Beef Bulls
Dr. Saulo ZocaAssistant Professor and Beef Cattle Reproduction SpecialistDepartment of Animal ScienceP: 931-486-2129 Co-Author: Dr. Lacey Quail, Extension Livestock Management Specialist, Department of Animal Science, North Dakota State University In…
Forage Management: Why Soil pH and Lime Matter in Tennessee Forage Systems
Dr. Bruno PedreiraAssociate Professor and Extension Forage SpecialistDepartment of Plant SciencesDirector, UT Beef & Forage CenterP: 865-974-3535 One of the best sights in April is seeing tall fescue green and…
