Join Robert Fulton, DVM, PhD, Oklahoma State University, as he shares findings from several studies that clarify the most predominant subtype of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV).
Chicago Mercantile Exchange October lean hog futures fell sharply to a contract low on Thursday, weighed down by a months-long decline in cash prices and abundant supplies, traders said.
As we turn the calendar to fall, will summer-like weather stick around the Midwest? Mike Hoffman of AgDay shares the forecast for September 21 and beyond.
That is the question: Whether ۪tis nobler on the grill to slather one۪s steak with the salt and pepper of outrageous flavor, or rise up against a sea of chefs who say: ay, there۪s the rub.
With a new administration in place and movement on this issue in Washington, D.C., this article offers an overview of where we have been and where we are going.
All sectors of the animal food production industry and partners in human medicine and public health will come together for collective and continued dialogue around one of the most important topics in animal and human he
A new international beef initiative is underway by the Texas A&M University department of animal science, emphasizing research and educational activities related to cattle adapted to subtropical and tropical climates.
Latin American cloud forests, energy-saving street lights in Rio de Janeiro and sustainable cattle ranching in the Amazon will get a boost from new financial instruments to channel capital for tackling climate change, t
Interview questions related to a candidate's age, citizenship, nationality or language, religion, disability, marital or family status are the most common offenses by interviewers. However, this is not an inclusive lis
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures notched their biggest gains in 11 months on Wednesday, boosted by optimism for higher cash cattle prices and technical buying, traders and analysts said.
Herd rebuilding now has packer harvest capacity nearly maxed out and, with more quality cattle in the mix, we۪ve seen the largest weekly supplies of CAB carcasses on record.
Preconditioning is a generic term that means different things to different people and encompasses the different operating procedures that may be applied to a calf prior to shipping.
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Here۪s what is inside the September issue:
Beef Quality Audits Celebrate 25 Years
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Feeder cattle prices depend on the weight of the cattle with lightweight cattle typically having the highest price per pound (or hundredweight) and lower prices for heavier cattle.
How can people claim to love animals as most of us freely acknowledge and then kill them for our eating pleasure? Psychologists have one explanation; I've got another.
Are you familiar with what psychologists well,
U.S. livestock futures gained on technical buying on Tuesday, with feeder cattle rising to a two-month high and lean hogs climbing by as much as 2.6 percent, traders said.
So you already use low-stress handling practices for cattle arriving for backgrounding or finishing, including allowing calves to rest for a day or two before processing. Can you do more to help them acclimate, and if y
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is preparing for its first major marketing events for U.S. beef in China, which recently reopened to U.S. beef after a 13-year absence from the market.
Common wisdom suggests that cropland۪s being wasted growing feed, not food, and that the level of livestock rations cannot be sustained. But a new UN report says: Wrong on both counts.
JBS SA۪s decision to replace the Brazilian company۪s jailed chief executive with his father was a sign of deviousness and should be investigated, the head of state development bank BNDES, the company۪s second-larges
Merck Animal Health today announced the release of the Whisper Veterinary Stethoscope System a tool specifically designed to evaluate lung disease severity for more accurate diagnosis of bovine respiratory disease (BRD
Grazing cornstalks is arguably the best cost-saving strategy Midwestern cattlemen can deploy. I wanted to share some frequently asked questions pertaining to grazing cornstalks.
Iowa۪s new heifer development program, Iowa Cowmaker Elite, is officially underway, according to program coordinator Patrick Wall, ISU Extension and Outreach beef specialist.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures were mostly lower on Monday, pressured by bear-spreading and big U.S. supplies that continued to weigh on cash markets, traders said.
With consumer pressures and legislative policy favoring reductions in antibiotic use, producers and veterinarians need to apply management practices to build immunity and optimize performance.
Agriculture is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country it's proven time and again every harvest season. Take extra precautions and participate in a free webinar on Sept. 20 to help keep your kids safe.
What exactly is career inaction and why should anyone be worried about it? Career inaction is a term coined by Belgian careers researcher Marijke Verbruggen in 2013 to describe situations where people decide to not do
In a ground-breaking ceremony Thursday, Kent Nutrition Group started construction of their Deluxe Feeds Sheldon location. The northwest Iowa plant will increase volume and flexibility for swine, dairy and beef customers
Australia raised its forecast for beef production during the 2017/18 season by more than 6 percent on Tuesday as dry weather forces graziers to increase slaughters.
Most cattle operators view open cows, with some degree of disappointment. However, you might be surprised at the amount of revenue that can be realized from cull cow sales.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures surged more than 3 percent on Friday while live cattle gained about 1 percent, lifted by chart-based and investment fund buying, traders and analysts said.
I had the privilege to speak with a group of ranchers, producers and feeders last week in Pendleton, Oregon about a subject that۪s at the top of my priority list for the meat industry. The topic: developing effective m
