“There are so many legislators in policy-making that are unaware of the issues in rural veterinary medicine and rural agriculture today,” says Dr. Jody Kull, owner of Valley Mobile Veterinary Service, Danville, Pa.

Researchers studied what happens when cow and calf producers move cattle into open-air buildings for long periods.

The cold seasonal temperatures enhance “Winter Tick” survival. Here’s what to look for, the possible economic damage and how to control the pest in your herd.

Some of the feedback stemming from Nevil Speer’s Cowlandia column prompts the need to explore international trade in more detail.

As the idea of rebuilding herds is on the horizon, how producers go about it will drive how high prices go and for how long, says Wes Ishmael.

“Over the long term, our projections suggest that changes in fiscal policy must be made to address the rising costs of interest and mitigate other adverse consequences of high and rising debt,” CBO Director Swagel said