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An Oklahoma rancher and his vet built a deworming plan that includes four practices that any producer can adopt: diagnostics, combination treatment, refugia and management.
Veterinarians play a key role in guiding producers on castration decisions. Evidence supports early castration as the best practice for both welfare and economics.
The Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy is a good first step toward recognizing the nutritional value of meat after years of misguided policies attacking meat consumption, Meat Institute says.
New program helps combat claims of ‘fake Wagyu’ and ensure authenticity.
Beef promotion operating committee approves fiscal year 2026 checkoff plan supporting programs of beef promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing and producer communications.
Good pature and range conditions support cow-calf producers’ ability to grow herds. The right market incentives and time are also needed to see expansion.
Bulls with more than 0.5" of backfat have a higher probability of failing the bull soundness exam.
There’s nothing like a livestock show to bring family and friends together. For these Illinois State Fair exhibitors, that’s a big reason why they devote so much time in the barn.
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Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says the uptrend line on the cattle charts is also starting to be violated but that isn’t the only thing he’s watching for a signal of a bigger correction.
Quantity and quality of beef produced per cow has drastically increased since 1951.
Market access obstacles continued to weigh heavily on exports of U.S. beef, while pork exports accounted for a larger share of production, USMEF says.
Two hidden, non-cash costs that are impacting cow-calf producers’ cost of production with today’s market prices.
While today’s cattle prices provide producers an incredible profit, it’s important for producers not to become complacent in day-to-day management and forget the weaning strategies that keep cow herds profitable.
Success in beef production is about building long-term partnerships and focusing on controllable factors. Through collaboration, all segments of the supply chain can work together to improve beef quality and consistency.
OSU’s Mark Johnson reviews the Oklahoma Gold and Oklahoma SuperGold supplementation programs as a means of adding profit potential.
K-State beef cattle experts provide insight on practical ways to reduce weight loss while transporting cattle to sale.
Florida Rancher Jim Strickland uses Vence system to improve wildlife habitat and waterways, protect cattle from predators and keep cattle safe during hurricanes.
Tyson Foods announces Devin Cole will take over the role of chief operating officer. Meanwhile, Brady Stewart departs the company effective immediately.
Infection may not directly impact herd health, but it can have implications for nutritional management.
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Specialists share strategies for evaluating herd performance following weaning and pregnancy check.
Preconditioning calf health programs prepare calves for better performance as they move through the system. That improved performance is measured in lower death loss, fewer health issues and better gain.
University of Nebraska’s Aaron Berger shares investment ideas for cattle producers to ponder as they experience increased income due to the high calf market.
A comprehensive herd-health program is crucial for the management and prevention of bovine respiratory disease.
Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek says live and feeder cattle futures are back into new contract and all-time highs after showing considerable resilience last week and despite a selloff in the equities. Grains sell off on tariff concerns.
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With the bustle of harvest and most pasture weed control measures completed for the year, fall may seem like a fine time to ease up on pasture management. But for Andrew McCrea, that’s far from the case.