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Once a calf comes down with a respiratory disease the negative health effects can linger the remainder of the animal’s life

There is growing concern crops being harvested will make it to market. The problem stems from a lack of truck drivers as COVID-19 concerns and high unemployment benefits are impacting the available workforce.

Just how important are those first few hours after a calf is born? Explore what you can do to help set calves up for success by understanding and maximizing calf immunity

The first few days of a calf’s life sets the stage for future health and optimum performance. Learn why adequate colostrum consumption the first 12 to 24 hours can have life-long implications on calf immunity.

Weaning time is right around the corner for spring born calves. Did you know preconditioning them for at least 45 days can help ensure optimum health and performance?

Managing calves through weather swings can be a daunting task. You can help get calves ready for performance success by making sure their mothers are in shape at calving time.

“Suck it up buttercup.” This familiar phrase is one many farmers and ranchers learn early in life: be tough, self-reliant and resilient. But experts say that approach doesn’t work when dealing with stress.

Feed costs are on the rise for many cattle producers, a situation they haven’t faced for several years.

Beef may be in high demand but cattle prices struggle to hold steady. Fed cattle slipped $1 to $2 lower last week and auction prices for feeder cattle fell $1 to $5 lower, AMS reporters said.

The burgers at Bambino’s restaurant in Ossian have been named Iowa’s Best Burgers by the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, funded in part by the Iowa Beef Industry Council.