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Today’s livestock headlines and expert perspectives serving cattle producers, processors, nutritionists and the greater livestock industry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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From fixing fence to managing grazing: How virtual fencing is giving American producers their time back.
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Tom and Terryn Drieling discuss how leadership sets workplace tone and impacts culture, profitability, efficiency, safety and retention.
You don’t need perfect data, but a simple framework can turn basic records into management tools that actually improve herd performance.
Strait of Hormuz disruptions and refinery attacks drive fuel costs higher as farmers face a 2026 planting season crunch.
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The last thing producers want to do is waste good fertilizer on bad weeds.
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Leaning Oak Ranch shares real-world lessons from a four-pillar parasite management strategy.
Use these strategies to help encourage a love connection or bond between a cow and calf.
Consolidation risk is not limited to smaller operations. Succession gaps, management transitions and strategic exits are driving consolidation regardless of size.
Replacement heifer selection has always shaped herd direction. Today, genomic tools are reshaping how confidently those decisions are made.
With 100% of processing plants reporting foreign material challenges, the beef industry is turning to live-animal detection to prevent $476 million annually in potential losses.
Ducks Unlimited and AgriWebb are partnering to provide tech to promote grassland management.
Data-driven decisions help cattle producer Buck Rich make every deworming count.