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Beef exports in July topped $1 billion for the sixth month in 2022. Pork exports were lower overall, but shipments to Mexico and and South Korea continued to strengthen.

Even though prices have been exceptional for calves and feeder cattle, feedlot breakeven projections are rapidly moving higher, discouraging ranchers to consider retaining ownership.

If pastures are managed properly during times of low moisture, the effects of drought will be less severe and pastures will rebound faster when precipitation is sufficient.

Preliminary results of a field study found 73% of farms tested positive for BCoV in the respiratory pathway, and BCoV is associated with increased risk for Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD).

With much of the US cow herd in some form of drought the odds of thin cows heading into weaning season are high. This month let’s look at practical approaches to wrangling the challenge of dry pastures and thin cows.

Grouping cows or growing cattle in larger groups to maximize feed delivery over groups to feed is an additional consideration under current economic conditions.

What do the pork, beef and poultry industries have in common? Taking a look at the impacts of a disease outbreak might lead to striking similarities.

In order to reduce the incidence of injection site lesions, injectable products should be administered subcutaneous (SQ)if the label allows.

The pick of the Feddes family 2021 and 2022 heifer calf crop will be sold during the Red Angus Foundation Inc. auction to be held Thursday, Sept. 15, during the National Red Angus Convention.