Beef-on-dairy cattle are getting bigger and more valuable, but the industry’s push for heavier carcasses is creating a balancing act between profitability, cattle health and steaks consumers still want to put on the grill.

A case of New World Screwworm (NWS) only 52 miles from Texas was reported by USDA on Thursday making it the closest detection to the U.S. to date. Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek says that is pressuring cattle futures.

From enhanced digestive enzymes in Bimeda’s BOVitalize Plus to a 200-day drylot label for Zoetis’ Synovex One Grower, this week’s livestock news highlights a surge in production efficiency tools. Ritchie Industries names Chad Huyser as CEO, while Nofence joins forces with Trust in Food to bring virtual fencing data to more U.S. producers.

Despite record-low herd levels and climbing prices, the 2026 grilling season kicks off with beef outpacing chicken and pork in the meat case.

With more than 2,000 active cases in Mexico and new detections just miles from the Rio Grande, USDA officials stress preparedness starts with awareness.

The new 52,000-square-foot facility in Kerrville, Texas, is dedicated to genomics and advanced pest control technologies to protect American livestock from invasive threats.