Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 Last months article talked about the importance of breeding females in the cattle herd and their effort 365 days per…
Cattle Economics: Mothers- The Race for Breeding Females
Forage Management: Good Decisions
Dr. Gary BatesDepartment Head and Professor, Plant SciencesDirector, UT Beef & Forage CenterP: 865-974-7324 This morning I had a chance to drink a cup of coffee with my father-in-law before…
Livestock Health: mRNA Vaccine vs Conventional Vaccines
Dr. Lew StricklandAssociate Professor and Extension Livestock VeterinarianDepartment of Animal ScienceP: 865-974-3150 A couple of months ago a video was posted on social media that messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine technology…
Forage Management: Keep Pushing Forward
Dr. Gary BatesDepartment Head and Professor, Plant SciencesDirector, UT Beef & Forage CenterP: 865-974-7324 Later this afternoon I will be heading down to Chattanooga to watch my son’s high school…
Cattle Nutrition: Check It Before You Cut It
Dr. Katie MasonAssistant Professor and Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition SpecialistDepartment of Animal ScienceP: 865-974-8941 This blog post is a short introduction to why it is important to pay attention to…
Cattle Reproduction: Pregnancy Diagnosis in Beef Cattle
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 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…
