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Today’s livestock headlines and expert perspectives serving cattle producers, processors, nutritionists and the greater livestock industry.
Avoid these common handling and usage mistakes that can lead to vaccines being less effective or completely ineffective.
Apply by April 14 for Certified Angus Beef scholarships supporting students pursuing careers in food and agriculture.
Kansas State University Animal Sciences Leadership Academy’s 2025 class applications are due April 15.
Mature bull nutrition requirements depend on body condition score and time of year.
On the last day of winter, blizzard conditions are impacting beef producers in Nebraska and Kansas.
Less than a year after USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced it was nixing a major cattle inventory report, the agency now says it’s reinstating the July Cattle Inventory report.
Tariff whiplash is consuming the commodity markets — and the possible impact is stirring up quite the debate. At present, President Trump says he’s sticking to his plan to impose additional tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China starting April 2.
Undergraduate students and current high school seniors who have experience raising and caring for small or large livestock, equine and/or poultry are eligible to apply for a $5,000 scholarship to help them on their educational journey toward a career focused on livestock production and animal stewardship.
The U.S. bovine semen industry’s resurgence in 2024 signifies more than just a recovery. It represents a transformative wave of growth that is poised to impact livestock reproduction on a global scale.
Lucia Sanchez’s ranch is crossed by a knee-high stream, and for decades her family could block trespass up and down the flow. No more.
Actions steps to take before a wildfire threatens your livestock and property.
Although EPDs are only comparable within breed, producers can utilize the Across-Breed EPD Table to accurately compare bulls across breeds.
The registration status for pork, beef and poultry plants across the U.S., including some owned by major producers, was changed from “effective” to “expired.”
ENSO-neutral means conditions could be close to average, but Eric Snodgrass, Nutrien’s principal atmospheric scientist, says that doesn’t mean the weather will be normal this spring and summer with growing concerns about drought.
Two generational ranches share the benefits of written grazing management plans for stewardship, profitability and legacy.
Researchers are using gene editing techniques to introduce beneficial traits like polled and disease resistance, as well as exploring innovative approaches like surrogate sires.
To target deworming efforts, producers need to know which parasites they’re dealing with.
The agency will hold at least six listening sessions for stakeholders between late March and into April. Persons or organizations wishing to provide input will be selected on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Calculate a bull’s value proposition and consider how he can meet a herd’s needs and goals before purchasing.
One of the easiest and most effective biosecurity practices to adopt is having separate footwear and clothing for wearing on and off the farm or ranch. Check out the other five ideas our industry experts recommend.
U.S. CattleTrace and Where Food Comes From join forces to unify and support a voluntary traceability strategy and safeguard the beef supply chain in the event of an outbreak.
Virtual fencing allows grazing to continue after wildfire rips through rancher’s BLM allotment.
Satellite technology makes real-time water monitoring possible from your smartphone.
While many farmers are comparing the current threats of tariffs and trade wars to the situation they endured in 2018, Joe Vaclavik believes this time will be better.
Identify the parasites at play, then eradicate them before they cause damage.
Virtual fencing provides options for small pasture sizes and not-so-great physical fences.
Report details the areas seeing growth in exports and how they are tied to free trade agreements.
Virtual fencing helps Texas cattleman move cattle from the comfort of home before the summer heat sets in.
With the World Health Organization for Animal Health confirming recent outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease overseas, it’s important to know the disease is harmless to humans but is highly contagious for cloven-hoofed animals, including cattle, pigs, sheep and goats.
Water monitors and sensors empower producers with real-time data and automation to improve efficiency, sustainability and profitability.