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Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 10.8 million head on Oct. 1, 2010.
The legislation would amend the Endangered Species Act to delist the Gray Wolf.
The cattle industry is ready to set records for high prices this year and next.
Coalition asks for Congress to act on issue when they return.
USDA to open temporary inspection location at Eagle Pass, Texas.
For less than $7 per forage sample tested, cow-calf producers may be able to stave off a variety of potential problems in their cowherd.
Protect grazing livestock against prussic acid poisoning and bloat.
Packers, producers get worked up at livestock hearing
Weaning is a good time to consider enrolling in an age- and source-verification program.
Farmers and ranchers using Angus genetics continued to see economic growth this year despite lingering challenges in the U.S. beef cattle industry.
The Beef Board encourages incorporating beef on the traditional “turkey” day.
What should you do when someone gives you a bad check?
Several House members call for a comprehensive economic analysis of proposed rule on livestock and poultry marketing.
Senators urge “common-sense” approach to EPA regulations.
DNA testing can help producers mitigate some risk in everyday decisions.
Preconditioning calves can optimize their immune system and nutritional status while minimizing stress.
A growing number of beef producers want the convenience, versatility and cost savings of precision farming.
Breed differences allow producers to design genetic packages that best fit the feed resources of the operation.
Cases of anaplasmosis increase in late summer and fall as insect vectors increase, reports an Iowa State veterinarian.
Rising feed costs concern analysts.
Focus remains on promotion and research to boost beef demand.
Patch-burn grazing is a fairly new concept in rangeland management, but has been occurring naturally for hundreds of years.
University of Missouri researchers looked at four dead-animal composting systems for their feasibility, flexibility and financial viability.
Program to have 31.2 million acres in it as of Oct. 1
In just a little more than an hour 300 yearlings can be tested for bovine tuberculosis.
Now waiting for President’s signature.
Researchers look at current epidemiologic evidence and find no association.
Cattle producer and USMEF chairman Jim Peterson works to build export demand.
Follow these biosecurity and management steps to help prevent and eradicate bovine viral diarrhea virus in your cattle herd.
Passing on respiratory vaccinations can leave producers and cattle vulnerable.
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