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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.

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.

Cattle prices held firm as slaughter numbers increased and wholesale beef prices declined, though narrowing packer margins will place added pressure on markets in the weeks ahead.

Pinkeye has long been a costly nuisance with reduced beef production in the form of lower weight gain, milk production, body condition, and eventually even poorer reproduction can result from eye infections.

The advancements in technology and handling of data privacy we are currently witnessing provide a useful structure to look at options for a traceable beef product.

Cash prices are steady for now, but Tyson turned down some cattle last week that they thought are now too big, which is a huge concern other feeders may encounter in the near future.