Beef Cattle Resources
Beef cattle comprise an important agricultural sector in our region. Please visit the following links for useful information on this topic.
Disease and Health
Common Health Problems of Beef Cattle
New York State Integrated Pest Management: Livestock Resources
The Merck Veterinary Manual
Grazing
Graze Magazine
Grazing Basics for Beginners
Green Grass, Green Jobs: Increasing Livestock Production on Underutilized Grasslands in NYS
Nutrient Management for Pastures
On Pasture
Poisonous Plants to Livestock & Other Animals
Savory Institute - Holistic Land & Livestock Management
Stockman Grass Farmer
Magazines
Graze Magazine
On Pasture
Stockman Grass Farmer
Management
Basic Beef Production Guidelines
Beef Quality Assurance
Cornell Beef Cattle Management
Marketing
Guide to Direct Marketing Livestock & Poultry
How to Direct Market Your Beef
Nutrition
Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle
Nutritional Requirements of Beef Cattle
Reproduction and Genetics
Breeding, Genetics, and Reproduction
Reproductive Management of Commercial Beef Cows
Last updated March 10, 2023
Introducing the New York State Forage Exchange!
Within New York State several regions have experienced drought conditions reducing the quality and quantity of forages produced for dairy and livestock production. To help agricultural producers locate forage to purchase, or for producers that have forage to sell, Cornell Cooperative Extension announces the NYS Forage Exchange website, nysforageexchange.com
The NYS Forage Exchange provides a free system to match potential sellers and buyers of forage within New York State. Sellers can easily register within the system and then post the forage they have available to sell. Potential purchasers can browse the advertisements, and then contact the seller through email for additional information or to complete purchase arrangements.
Watch this screencast on how to use the NYS Forage Exchange.
This is a moderated website, so all ad submissions are reviewed for appropriateness before publication on the forage exchange website. The information provided is general and educational in nature. Employees of Cornell University and Cornell Cooperative Extension do not endorse or recommend any specific product or seller listed on this site.
BQA Continuing Education Opportunities
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a program focused on training cattle producers in management practices. The training is based on national guidelines and scientific research with the purpose of enhancing carcass quality and safety, thereby protecting the consumer confidence in our beef supply. Topics covered during the certification process include safe handling and use of health care products, safe animal handling, animal welfare and record keeping. BQA re-certification is required every 3 years.
There are no upcoming BQA opportunities at this time. (Updated 12/7/20)