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Fall calving is in progress for many ranchers. A veterinarian offers tips to give calves the best chance to thrive and survive.
A producer asked Beef Cattle Institute experts to address how to give medical care to an animal in the field. Options listed: darting, roping, trailering or walking to a facility, doing nothing. What would you choose?
Peter Amer says beef improvement is a road trip that deserves reflection. Looking back at the ground that has been covered in the past, seeing where we are now and facing forward for potential forks in the road ahead.
The August Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor asked economists when they think cattle herd expansion will start to take place. The majority think cattle contraction will continue for at least another year.
What if there was one tool to focus on using to achieve the best recruitment and retention?
Committed to building beef demand by inspiring, unifying and supporting an effective and coordinated national Checkoff partnership, the Federation of State Beef Councils provides examples of recent program successes.
A picture is worth 1,000 words, but are great pictures of your livestock worth more than that? Chelsee Camblin shares the value in high-quality visuals of cattle and how to make picture day go smoothly.
After six weeks running in the red, beef packers jumped back into positive margins after last week’s wholesale beef rally. Pork producers remain profitable.
In the waning days ahead of Labor Day spot market beef prices are posting positive numbers, boosting a bit of optimism into the total beef complex.
The new M7-4 Series has three models (M7-134, M7-154, and M7-174) ranging from 128 to 168 hp and each available in Deluxe, Premium, and Premium KVT.
Waters of the U.S. rules have evolved many times in the past 50 years. EPA announced another round of changes on Tuesday, following a May Supreme Court ruling that required EPA to revise the definition.
Here’s a new scholarship opportunity for students involved in agriculture and livestock production.
New features focus on making the eight-baler lineup fast and efficient while capturing important bale data.
Latin American meat importers recently convened at an USMEF seminar held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to gain a comprehensive understanding of the merits and distinctive qualities of U.S. beef and pork.
Boasting an industry first, New Holland introduces the T4 Electric Power Tractor, which is fully electric and is outfitted with autonomous features.
Oklahoma Angus breeder to receive prestigious award during North American International Livestock Expo.
Anaplasmosis is transmitted through the bite of ticks and flies, as well as blood contaminated instruments like needles, tattoo tools, castration equipment and dehorning instruments.
Increased adoption of beef on dairy crossbreeding will primarily benefit dairy producers, but other sectors of the beef supply chain stand to benefit as well.
The Farm Service Agency is updating the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payment rate to support livestock producers in the Midwest who have lost cattle to the extreme heat and humidity experienced this summer.
A north central Arkansas sale barn suffered a devastating fire last week, affecting many livestock producers and the local economy with the loss of a long-standing amenity in the area.
When warm weather hangs on into late summer and early fall, the fly season may also persist at problematic levels longer than typical.
The beef market is sizzling hot and dairy producers have not only noticed but have taken action to capitalize on securing an alternative profit source to their bottom line.
Precision animal management is an oft used term with a view toward the future state of livestock management. The challenge with precision management systems is they often lack simplicity in technology application.
When the cattle industry needed a leader, Steve Hunt stepped up. A leader, an innovator, an entrepreneur, an idea guy and an executer, Hunt was honored with the Certified Angus Beef 2023 Industry Achievement Award.
Environmental groups are pushing U.S. securities regulators to thwart JBS SA’s New York share listing over concerns about the world’s largest meatpacker’s impact on deforestation, climate change and other issues.
USDA is making more funding available for meat and poultry processors to expand operations, transform the food supply chain and create new and better markets for producers.
The spread between cattle feeding margins and packer margins narrowed modestly last week. Pork producers remain profitable.
As we move into late summer and early fall, we begin think about weaning time. Getting those calves on feed is critical, requiring a good diet and proper feed management.
Depending on the size of the animal, viscosity of the product and administration protocols, a variety of needles might be needed. Here’s some guidelines to help decide.
Gp40 antigen vaccine elicits immune response against Cryptosporidium parvum in pregnant cows to protect their newborn calves through antibodies in colostrum.