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Today’s livestock headlines and expert perspectives serving cattle producers, processors, nutritionists and the greater livestock industry.
While mature cow weights have climbed for 60 years, Oklahoma State analysis explains the link between cow size and carcass weight is more modest than the industry assumes.
From a violent collision to a forced recovery during a blizzard, one farm woman learns trading productivity for rest isn’t a weakness, but a necessary act of grace and healing.
Although EPDs are only comparable within breed, producers can utilize the Across-Breed EPD Table to accurately compare bulls across breeds.
With more than 800,000 acres burned, a grassroots network of ranchers helping ranchers is providing a lifeline of hay and hope for Nebraska beef producers.
Eye-tracking research sheds light on decision-making at bull sales.
Why consistent herd records are the key to a successful ranch transition and long-term production success.
Nebraska extension educator stresses vigilance in monitoring calf health following exposure to wildfire smoke.
Experts outline the integrated approach needed to capture every pound of gain.
Even after losing a major export market, the U.S. bovine genetics industry bounced back in 2025.
From visual-only ear tags to electronic ear tags, brands and tattoos, how producers choose to identify their cattle is impacted by their management program.
Texas animal health officials and Texas Cattle Feeders Association confirm the claims are false.
With more than 600,000 acres burned, crews continue to fight to contain four active fires as the state’s largest-ever blaze continues to grow.
Thousands of union workers at the JBS Greeley, Colo., plant went on strike Monday calling for higher wages, safer working conditions and respect on the job.
Texas rancher Meredith Ellis shares how she combines landscape architecture with science-informed stewardship to advance the future of sustainable beef.
The Smith family captures value from cover crops twice—first as high-quality cattle feed and then as biological fuel for no-till corn and soybeans.
Tags provide early detection, lower death loss and greater peace of mind at Harper Feeders.
Study shows artificial intelligence and thermal cameras can estimate body temperature in cattle.
This record-keeping system streamlines cattle records into a road map for profitability.
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.
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.