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Long hours, high stress and constant demands take a toll on both veterinarians and producers. Farm Safety and Health Week is a reminder that people’s well-being is the backbone of agriculture.

During Farm Safety week, John Currin, Virginia Tech Extension veterinarian, reminds us: “No matter how long we’ve done this, we can always learn to do things better. Be open and don’t think you know everything.”

Texas veterinarian, backgrounder and cow-calf producer Jared Ranly discusses strategies for weaning time that benefits both the cow-calf producer and stocker.

Carcass weights at it again.

With New World screwworm within 70 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, the livestock industry is on high alert. USDA continues to fight the northward spread of the parasite while debate continues on the border closure.

OSU’s Mark Johnson shares strategies to follow when estimating winter hay needs for your cow herd.

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