Sara Brown

The Livestock Today blog is your place to learn the latest production news for the livestock industry. Whether on the road or in the office, Sara Brown writes about all issues important to livestock producers.

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Montana Sees Heavy Snow Fall This Weekend
Snow is falling across a large portion of Montana today, bringing relief to areas struggling to control multiple wildfires. Some mountain passes could see up to 8” of snow by Saturday.
November 19, 2020 11:48 PM
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Japan Confirms Tariff Increase on U.S. Frozen Beef
Japanese officials confirm rising imports of frozen beef in the first quarter of the Japanese fiscal year (April-June) have triggered a safeguard, resulting in an automatic increase to Japan’s tariff rate under the WTO on imports of frozen beef from the U.S.
November 19, 2020 11:48 PM
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Japan Considers Tariffs as Frozen Beef Imports Rise
Friday’s release of Japanese import data could pull the trigger on major disruptions in the U.S.-Japan beef trade.
November 19, 2020 11:48 PM
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Mark Zuckerberg Visits a Cattle Ranch
When you have a cough, you visit a doctor. When you want to know where your food comes from, you should ask farmers and ranchers.
November 19, 2020 11:48 PM
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China Beef Facts
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Realities of U.S. Beef’s Access to China
China’s market halted in 2003 when the U.S. investigated a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) from an imported dairy cow. Up to that point, the U.S. was China’s largest supplier of beef.
November 19, 2020 11:48 PM
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Temperament Affects Productivity
No one wants to handle a temperamental cow or bull, but there is more at stake than overall attitude.
November 19, 2020 11:46 PM
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Work ‘Em Right
The key to cattle handling is to understand animal behavior and create trust with your herd.
November 19, 2020 11:46 PM
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Zilmax Update Given at NCBA
During the NCBA Cattle Marketing and International Trade Committee meeting at the Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville this week, Ron Bryant, U.S. Ruminants division with Merck, recapped the five-step plan Merck developed with the cattle industry.
November 19, 2020 11:46 PM
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Heifers Stay At Home
A 2.5% to 3% expansion in the U.S. cowherd likely
November 19, 2020 11:45 PM
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Double-Down On Your Cow-Calf Skills in Denver
Producers will learn how to apply management practices to ensure the health, performance and quality of cattle
November 19, 2020 11:43 PM
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