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A recent paper offers an interesting look at an alternative model for growing cattle health and performance where efficiency was achieved using less.

BRD is the largest drain on all segments of the industry, but we are closer to technology that enhances animal well-being and improving operation efficiency.

Can we predict respiratory disease (BRD) onset using behavior monitoring technology? A research group at Texas A&M University looked to answer this very question.

Piled-up stress during a drought can lead farmers and ranchers to develop physical or mental health issues, but they can take steps to reduce stress and create healthy ways to manage it.

Veterinarians are cautioning horse owners to be wary of alfalfa hay contaminated with blister beetles this year as consumption of the beetles pose a risk of serious illness or death for horses.

Just for fun, let’s say the DOJ goes full 1911 and ‘Standard Oils’ the meat industry. The ‘Big 4’ become the ‘Midsize 22’. Then what? Janet Barnard offers insights.

Cargill and TGI Fridays have partnered to build Bold Heroes, an initiative designed to provide firefighters across the nation with TGI Fridays frozen beef patties, condiments and grilling supplies.

Emergency haying and grazing on CRP land is now allowed in 32% of the counties in the U.S., according to USDA. In June alone, emergency haying and grazing was authorized in 196 counties.

As part of its Hometown Strong program, JBS USA says it will invest additional funds to work with local leaders to build new homes and establish revolving funds to stimulate housing construction.