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Realizing producers need an app to speed up tasks like inventory tracking and record keeping, the Breedr team created a system that generates feedback and data insights so ranchers can optimize cattle performance while proving the quality of their animals.
From zoo dreams to industry leadership, Dr. Julia Herman’s career shows how many paths veterinary medicine can take.
In today’s beef industry, every ounce of meat matters. On the fabrication floor at Cargill’s Fort Morgan facility, getting one more ounce of meat off the bone can equate to roughly 600,000 quarter-pound servings.
Stop setting blind goals and start benchmarking. This simple three-step audit helps cattle producers move from “guesswork” to “precision” in herd health, reproduction and financial management.
Kansas State Veterinarian Dr. Justin Smith outlines a coordinated plan built on surveillance, targeted treatment and movement controls to protect cattle operations while preserving business stability.
When approved drugs do not exist for a species, condition or delivery route, compounded medications can fill the gap. These formulations provide new flexibility for managing livestock health.
Multigeneration rancher James Clement treats cattle, wildlife, water and tech as one system to build long‑term resilience.
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CattleMax platform helps connect herd health, breeding and more.
Ohio Angus breeder will be recognized in November during the North American International Livestock Exposition.
FDA issues emergency use authorization for topical spray to prevent and treat New World screwworm in multiple species.
Justin Sherrard connects the dots between global policy, consumer expectations and ranch‑level realities — arguing beef producers must engage, share data and tell their stories or risk having others define them.
How a cattleman’s frustration with paperwork and a passion for innovation led to Herd Advisor — an app turning ranch talk into records.
With beef cow slaughter down 20% and cull bulls breaking the $200/cwt. barrier, record-heavy steer weights are fueling a surge in demand for lean beef to blend for the spring grilling season.
Why mature size, hair shedding and calving ease must anchor your breeding objective if you want profitable, low‑input cows.
Reducing the risk of scours can be accomplished by addressing different areas of management.
Cattle futures are sharply lower on Monday with feeder cattle touching limit down at one point on economic uncertainty according to Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek.
701x aims to reshape cattle management through a blend of innovative technology, user-friendly design and customer service.
Researchers found a commercial deworming tablet released only 10% of its drug content in dissolution testing, prompting investigation of new formulations designed to improve drug release and extend exposure in cattle.
Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek says the uncertainty of the war in Iran has caused some reallocation of money this week.
From skepticism to trust, Robb Forman has realized labor savings and better results through SenseHub’s heat-detecting technology using ear tags with accelerometers.
There are four classes of anti-infectives used for BRD treatment. It is impotant to use the correct class of antibiotic to control the disease-causing bacteria.
With tight supplies and strong consume demand for beef today, artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape how producers manage each animal.
Democrats plans to introduce a bill that would split meat processing operations and scrutinize foreign ownership.
Ambassador Julie Callahan outlines a transactional approach to global trade, targeting market access and regulatory reform
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One mile from home, our world shattered. We survived the wreckage, but it made one thing clear: Stop pushing pause and finalize your farm succession plan today. Your legacy depends on it.
Tom and Terryn Drieling discuss how leadership sets workplace tone and impacts culture, profitability, efficiency, safety and retention.
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You don’t need perfect data, but a simple framework can turn basic records into management tools that actually improve herd performance.
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