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Assessing the risk of cattle needing treatment for bovine respiratory disease (BRD) requires consideration of far more than exposure to patahogens.

While researchers and the industry work to develop systems to better prevent BRD, timely treatments with antibiotics will remain a critical tool for minimizing losses associated with morbidity.

Packers were hesitant to offer a bid on cattle early last week, and after a $5 decline, feeders still have many unanswered questions about the impact of harvest capacity.

We can’t bet the farm on technological updates, but we can invest in doing the right thing, in technology that tracks and proves we are doing the right thing.

So far this summer, the USDA has confirmed vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) on premises in six states.

Cattle markets continued reeling Tuesday as both CME Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle set contract lows following Monday’s locked limit-down performance.

Merck has refined the Whisper system to serve as a decision tool for managing new arrivals.

The Fertilizer Institute’s 4R Advocate awards recognize farmers and fertilizer retailers for their commitment to nutrient stewardship.

AgriTalk host Chip Flory and Drovers editor Greg Henderson discuss the impact of the fire at Tyson’s facility in Kansas and the impact on cattle markets.

This summer’s outbreak of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) has mostly affected horses, but continues to spread across state lines and to new premises within states with previous cases.