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Dr. Dan Thomson explains proper animal husbandry results in good animal health — vaccination, nutrition, shelter, cattle handling, early diagnosis and treatment.
Now farm tractors, combines and sprayers can be configured so there is no impact on engine power for up to 36 hours when a DEF system malfunction occurs, and a farmer has up to 100 engine hours at 25% power reduction before a 50% reduction takes hold.
Consider these forage and cattle management suggestions for successful grazing through the fall, winter and into the future.
A critical line of defense, this mounted patrol is taking on new endeavors to keep NWS out of the country.
CDC’s Nichols to discuss connections between animal and human health Oct. 6 at K-State.
Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek says there were signs in the cattle market prior to Friday’s sell-off indicating the market might be getting toppy. However, does the market negate the reversals like it has in the past?
During a disaster, not all animals fit in the back seat for evacuation, so veterinarians at Texas A&M provide helpful tips for owners with large animals.
Six reasons why traceability is important.
Fifty-three percent of agricultural economists surveyed in the July Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor say the row crops side of agriculture is currently in a recession, which is down from the 72% who responded that way in May.
It’s not too early to begin evaluating the economic and agronomic conditions and considerations for possible winter stocker production.
Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says cattle saw some early profit taking pressure after contract and record highs again Thursday. However, the cattle futures have been resilient and every break seems to get bought, which is a good sign of a bull market.
When the school calendar coincides with the state fair, it creates a significant strain on farm children and families.
The beef industry will continue to face market volatility due to tight cattle numbers and tariff uncertainty.
Cattle producers Todd and Taylor Stegall share why and how they sell beef to their local school.
Reviewing the successes and challenges of the first-of-its-kind grid premiums based on genetic merit data.
Letting go of these ideas can help farm leaders adopt a more thoughtful, flexible approach that strengthens their operation and empowers their team.
USMEF releases June export data for pork, beef and lamb.
Cheap winter-feeding strategies can dramatically reduce costs compared to making and feeding hay.
The Arizona Livestock Incident Response Team (ALIRT) has rolled out resources and scouting kits to arm ranchers for early detection.
Market analysts agree there are only a handful of factors that could slow down or stop the incredible rally in the cattle market.
Understanding the tick’s threat and its associated pathogen is key to implementing proactive management strategies to protect your cowherd.
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Full Circle Jerseys is strategically transitioning its 5,000-cow herd from straight Jerseys to Holstein x Jersey crossbreds.
Missouri Extension State forage specialist Carson Roberts suggests four alternatives that could be more economical than growing hay for your animals.
With 259 farm bankruptcies filed between April 2024 and March 2025, it’s clear the financial stress on farms is only growing more severe this year. But there’s been another troubling trend happening in the midst of the downturn.
Cow herd expansion is not the only option to consider when the markets are strong and producers have profit to invest.
OSU Beef Extension Cattle Breeding Specialist Mark Johnson answers follow-up questions to what is expected when butchering a beef animal.
A proactive management plan including early preparation and close monitoring is key to a stress-free, healthy weaning time.
Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek says cattle futures started higher early Monday on the heels of record cash. Grains tried to bounce but may have a tough time holding any gains with favorable weather, big yield ideas and trade uncertainty.
Manure scoring helps maximize feed value by evaluating rumen function.