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In cold and windy situations, protection for livestock will reduce cold stress and aid in calving success and energy requirements.
Argentina’s first shipment of beef to the U.S. since 2001 arrived March 1, 2019.
Mineral status plays an important role in cattle fertility, and using an injectable mineral product could provide more consistency than dietary supplements alone.
Worried about the potentially negative effects when feeding fescue forages? Here are some ideas for mitigating fescue toxicity in your herd.
Scientists at Texas A&M University are testing new technologies at a feedlot in the Texas Panhandle to find ways to reduce the use of antibiotics in livestock and provide consumers with a healthy meat supply.
Enterotoxemia-causing bacteria proliferate quickly.
Henry C. Gardiner Scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year have been awarded to Shane Newton, Waverly, KS; Adrian Austin, Mt. Vernon, Il; Keayla Harr, Jeromesville, OH; and Cooper Imthurn, Maple Hill, KS.
Are lab-cultured meats really more sustainable than the real thing?
A recently invaded tick species known as the long-horned tick could establish itself in wide swathes of North America — if they are transported accidentally.
Florida mosquitoes that can carry Zika virus and other diseases are showing resistance to pyrethroid—a common group of insecticides used to treat them—according to a new study by USDA scientists.
It is estimated that anywhere from 300,000 to 500,000 cattle were killed in Australia during what has been described as a once in a lifetime flood.
Seems like everyone these days uses some type of wearable electronic device to track their daily activities in pursuit of better health and fitness.
Jerry Bohn, Pratt, KS, will be recognized as the 2019 Kansas Stockman of the Year.
Rancher Nick Cobb says the blizzard that hit Washington state over the weekend meant several calves needed help, including one called “Oreo” that was covered in snow and ice.
The Major Crimes Unite of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have been called to investigate the disappearance of rancher Ben Tyner.
What are your initial thoughts on the potential for using Cannabis products such as CBD or THC for production or therapeutic applications in beef or dairy cattle?
Wyoming cowboy Ben Tyner was working as the manager of the Nicola Ranch in British Columbia when he went missing Jan. 26.
Report shows substantial decline in sales of medically important antibiotics for food animal use during 2017.
The 2019 National Western Stock Show was the last chance for many to visit the old Denver stockyards. Check out the highlights from the historic show, and a collection of historical records we can’t forget.
Researchers have successfully identified prions in samples from live animals, shortly after exposure, according to a release from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Mass treatments can save stressed calves arriving at stocker or feeding operations, but a more targeted approach could reduce antibiotic use while improving outcomes.
Over the past week, producers and animal-health officials in Florida and Georgia have reported unusual acute deaths in cattle.
Acceptable substitute supplementation for distillers grains depends on the class of livestock fed, the basal diet available, and the desired performance.
Planning and preparing for the calving season can help to minimize calf loss, increasing the percent calf crop at weaning.
Through the history of the beef quality assurance (BQA) initiative, we’ve known the effort would never be “finished,” but instead would require continuous improvement and discovery of new methods or practices.
Heifer development should be focused on increasing long-term profitability of the cowherd and creating value of the heifer rather than focusing on yearling pregnancy rates or achieving certain percentage of body weight.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, investigating cases of bovine tuberculosis (TB) on a British Columbia farm have confirmed the strain is different from any previously found in Canada
Not feeding pregnant cows enough protein can have serious consequences.
Trace minerals are key to improving livestock performance, but what is it about organic trace minerals that makes them more beneficial?