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Drugs such as penicillin and some others routinely used to treat cattle, hogs and other food animals will be available only with a prescription from your veterinarian, starting June 12, 2023.

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) rolled out a new website and updated logo this month.

With inventories still tight for many areas receiving extreme rainfall, sacrificing forage isn’t an option.

When going out to tag calves, most cow-calf producers would prefer to find a new bull calf. However, it’s important to remember the extra options and opportunties heifer calves provide.

Producers should make the decision of whether or not to creep based on economics. Here’s a simple, quick “Cowboy Math” example based on current economics.

Following remarkable export totals posted in the first half of 2022, this year has continued to fall short. However, a rebound in travel, tourism and other foodservice has continued to support beef demand abroad.

Last week, 34% of the U.S. corn crop was covered in drought, and this week it jumped to 45%. The second crop conditions ratings of the season from USDA-NASS confirmed dryness is starting to deteriorate crop conditions.

Starting on June 11, over-the-counter livestock antibiotics will no longer be available through traditional retail channels.

As temperatures ratchet up, the disorder is more frequently seen in fed cattle ready for slaughter. Veterinarians offer their take on what contributes to the problem and seven recommendations to help prevent it.