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Today’s livestock headlines and expert perspectives serving cattle producers, processors, nutritionists and the greater livestock industry.
Industry leaders expect continued momentum for Brazilian meat exports through year-end, supported by resilient demand and expanding access to strategic markets.
Megin Nichols, the CDC’s director in the division of foodborne, waterborne and environmental diseases, explains the ties between human, animal and environmental health.
Terminal crossbreeding is a solution to economic antagonisms in the beef industry.
Carl Steiger shares the factors that go into 808 Ranch’s equipment purchasing decisions.
Secretary of Ag Rollins announces new case of New World screwworm 170 miles from southern border.
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When planning a 500-head feeding facility plus cattle working area, Kansas beef producer Trey Ruetti did his homework researching options focusing on quality and value.
Nebraska’s Rick Rasby and Brent Plugge share strategies for fall calving.
The 808 Ranch makes strategic equipment investments to maximize productivity.
Anaplasmosis can be devastating with death losses in some herds approaching 50%.
Leading U.S. official to discuss connections between animal and human health during Gardiner lecture series at K-State.
About a mile after he passed a car on fire, Chad Rieck noticed smoke rolling out of his trailer. Within a minute or two, his trailer carrying gilts back from Aksarben was on fire.
Investing in plant technology and efficiency, Cargill will cease harvest for 10 days at its Fort Morgan plant starting Oct. 3.
APHIS will host three listening sessions on new funding for Farm Bill animal health programs.
K-State experts say a thoughtful crossbreeding plan can boost fertility, longevity and herd resilience.
A large-animal vet shortage continues to impact rural America. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in partnership with Gov. Jim Pillen and state leaders, is working to reverse that trend through the Elite 11 Production Animal Health Scholarship Program.
New product announcements from Supreme International and John Deere.
Producers can save time, money and headaches with a good herd record system.
From body condition scores to mineral needs, K-State’s Jason Warner shares the top 10 management practices producers should be mindful of in October.
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With 80% of producers reporting they have experienced drought in the past few years, lack of rain and grass continue to be a driving factor in the beef industry. Colorado’s LeValley Ranch has experienced four droughts since 2000.
FDA conditionally approves first drug for prevention and treatment of NWS infestations in cattle.
Cargill unveils “State of Steak” report, revealing what diners really want from steak in foodservice.
Iowa Beef Center’s Garland Dahlke shares what is key to a newly weaned calf’s diet.
U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration’s is partnering with Texas A&M University to advance the sterile fly technique to halt NWS reproduction.
EPA refrigerant rules are changing. Learn how the shift to R-1234yf affects tractor and farm vehicle A/C systems, tools and maintenance.
Industry leaders discuss how supply and demand trends are impacting stocker operations during the 2025 K-State Stocker Field Day.
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