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The Pirbright Institute is tackling three deadly livestock viruses: porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus and African swine fever virus in pigs and bovine respiratory syncytial virus in cattle.
Managing infectious diseases in cattle involves all aspects of the cow-calf system. A systems approach includes matching genetic selection to resources, nutrition, reducing stress and the use of vaccine protocols.
The highly diversified 10,343-acre Zeman Ranch near Bassett in north central Nebraska is listed for sale. The current owners have operated as Promiseland Livestock for over 20 years.
When was the last time you considered a subtractive approach? Not just cutting feed or input costs but an enterprise evaluation to ensure your time is optimized.
Unlike last year, there is no shortage of beef in the pipeline. Wholesale beef prices, however, continue a runaway spurred by unprecedented domestic and export demand.
U.S. beef gained greater access to the European Union at the beginning of 2020 through a country-specific quota aimed at allowing more U.S. product to enter the EU at zero duty.
Drought conditions across much Nebraska has ranchers considering options for reducing stocking rates on pasture this spring and summer: supplement/substitute feed; ship cattle to non-drought areas and sell cattle.
Expert Advice: Replacement heifer selection begins with a healthy heifer at birth and her management the first two years.
Young calf respiratory disease can take a heavy toll on the health of your animals and your finances. That’s why getting young calves off to a healthy start can benifit a cow/calf operation in numerous ways.
Once a calf comes down with a respiratory disease the negative health effects can linger the remainder of the animal’s life
There is growing concern crops being harvested will make it to market. The problem stems from a lack of truck drivers as COVID-19 concerns and high unemployment benefits are impacting the available workforce.
Just how important are those first few hours after a calf is born? Explore what you can do to help set calves up for success by understanding and maximizing calf immunity
The first few days of a calf’s life sets the stage for future health and optimum performance. Learn why adequate colostrum consumption the first 12 to 24 hours can have life-long implications on calf immunity.
Weaning time is right around the corner for spring born calves. Did you know preconditioning them for at least 45 days can help ensure optimum health and performance?
Managing calves through weather swings can be a daunting task. You can help get calves ready for performance success by making sure their mothers are in shape at calving time.
“Suck it up buttercup.” This familiar phrase is one many farmers and ranchers learn early in life: be tough, self-reliant and resilient. But experts say that approach doesn’t work when dealing with stress.
Beef may be in high demand but cattle prices struggle to hold steady. Fed cattle slipped $1 to $2 lower last week and auction prices for feeder cattle fell $1 to $5 lower, AMS reporters said.
The burgers at Bambino’s restaurant in Ossian have been named Iowa’s Best Burgers by the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, funded in part by the Iowa Beef Industry Council.
Care in how large, round bales are stored outside can minimize losses.
The federal government is facing another lawsuit over The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. A group of farmers from five states claim they’re ineligible for loan forgiveness program because they’re white.
Ample supplies of fed cattle continue to hang over the market as feedlots struggle to get more current. Beef packers have very large margins and appear to be trying to push kills in the face of limited capacity.
Last week only two days of harvest were considered cash trade. This lack of cash trade should give a clear indication that the corporate or “turn in” cattle are influencing the quick decline in the market.
Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller has filed a personal lawsuit against the federal government claiming COVID relief plan discriminates against some white farmers and ranchers.
As with loading out, trailer loading is another production event that can be high stress on both the animals and people, but it needn’t be that way.
An online survey found the value of dung beetles and earthworms is high to cattle producers as more than half of respondents identify earthworms and dung beetles as having economic benefits to cattle operations.
Spring calf vaccinations are the first step in giving calves a strong foundation to meet disease challenges in the future. Especially when it comes to protecting against viral diseases that cause respiratory challenges
A successful implant program doesn’t have to be complex to get the best return. In fact, with the right products, it can be quite simple. Zoetis experts offer valuable insights and advice.
Since the beginning of March, any year-over-year comparison of cattle slaughter and feedlot inventory flow has been interesting given the distortions in the flow of cattle resulting from COVID plant slowdowns last year
I see a real need to help my generation understand food doesn’t magically appear on store shelves. That gorgeously marbled steak cooked to medium rare is a product of hard work, technology and responsible animal care.
For Double C Cattle Company, stewardship of the land reigns and the cattle are an integral tool in management.