Dr. Saulo ZocaAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Animal ScienceP: 931-486-2129 We are almost at the end of the spring breeding season and it is time to start thinking about checking those cows…
Cattle Reproduction: Pregnancy Diagnosis in Beef Cattle
Cattle Economics: Mothers- The Work Force
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 The Story, “Once upon a time there was a cow and a calf. They were grazing in the pasture when…
Cattle Economics: The Mind Game of Higher Wages and Prices
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 Here are a few questions to answer, and make a note of the first thought that comes to mind. Would…
Cattle Nutrition: Take a Walk-Looking Back, Looking Forward
Dr. Katie MasonAssistant Professor and Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition SpecialistDepartment of Animal ScienceP: 865-974-8941 The beginning of spring is one of my favorite times of the year. As I drive…
Forage Management: Dr. G’s Advice Column
Dr. Gary BatesDepartment Head and Professor, Plant SciencesDirector, UT Beef & Forage CenterP: 865-974-7324 Dear Dr. G – My soil test results showed my hayfield had a pH of 5.7…
Cattle Genomics: Evaluating the Whole Picture
Dr. Troy RowanAssistant ProfessorUTIA Genomics Center for the Advancement of AgricultureP: 865-974-3190 Originally Published in Cattlemen’s News: April Article Co-Authored by Dr. Saulo Menegatti Zoca As a geneticist and reproductive…
Cattle Economics: Marketing Cows and Expansion Plan
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 There has been and will continue to be considerable discussions regarding beef cattle herd expansion throughout 2023. This discussion will…
Forage Management: I’m Headed to Nashville
Dr. Gary BatesDepartment Head and Professor, Plant SciencesDirector, UT Beef & Forage CenterP: 865-974-7324 Sometimes I get inspired to write songs. Maybe it’s because I live in Tennessee and go…
Cattle Nutrition: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Dr. Katie MasonAssistant Professor and Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition SpecialistDepartment of Animal ScienceP: 865-974-8941 With the warm temperatures and rainfall, we’ve had lately, it’s easy to see that spring green-up…
Forage Management: It’s Just Chemistry
Dr. Gary BatesDepartment Head and Professor, Plant SciencesDirector, UT Beef & Forage CenterP: 865-974-7324 One of the topics we spend a lot of time on is soil fertility and the…
