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“Most screwworm migration does not come from adult flies making heroic flights northward. Instead, it comes from the movement of infested animals — cattle, deer, wildlife — and yes, even in rare cases, people. Wherever the animal goes, the parasite goes with them,” says Dr. Christopher Lee.

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.

Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek says it has been another volatile week in the cattle futures but they are still trading sideways and holding the uptrend lines. Grains are pausing after hitting chart resistance.

APHIS will host three listening sessions on new funding for Farm Bill animal health programs.

Investing in plant technology and efficiency, Cargill will cease harvest for 10 days at its Fort Morgan plant starting Oct. 3.

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.