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U.S. cattle slaughter was up an estimated 25% over the previous holiday-shortened week as beef packers gradually return to near-normal capacity utilization.

Packers continued to keep the trading range wide last week while lowering their bids. Many feeders passed on bids they believe are not reflective of current cattle values.

It’s a silent challenge, yet costly to the beef cattle business: liver abscess disease.

International Genetic Solutions (IGS), is working across the breed spectrum to provide resources and technologies that ensure cattlemen and women along the industry chain are set up for success.

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Vest Ranches the BIF Commercial Producer of the Year Award June 9 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium online.

Charles McPeake, Arnoldsville, Georgia, was presented the Beef Improvement Federation’s (BIF) Pioneer Award June 9 during the group’s annual research symposium online.

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) announced finalists for its Seedstock and Commercial Producer awards on Friday, May 22. The 52nd BIF symposium will be held the week of June 8.

Dr. Wallace “Bruce” Wren, DVM, passed away May 20, 2020. A 1958 graduate of Kansas State University’s school of veterinary medicine, Wren spent 60 years advancing bovine medicine and mentoring many young veterinarians.

Alleging a conspiracy to fix prices and rig bids for broiler chickens, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced indictments Wednesday in Denver’s federal court against four company executives.

Data analytics show growth in both dollar and volume sales for plant-based proteins, though it is important to note sales of fake meats remain a fraction of the traditional total fresh and frozen meat category.