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Diagnosing BRD is easy, says Mike Apley, Kansas State University microbiologist—as long as nobody’s checking your accuracy, that is.

The price slide between feeder cattle of various weights are setting extreme records this year

Veterinarians seek ways to reduce the incidence of the disease claiming 16% of calves on the ranch

Buyers seek calves that are weaned and processed, and they avoid cattle deemed “high risk”

Although calving season management is the primary concern for most spring-calving herds, and rightfully so, that is only half the battle.

With consumer interest heightening about where food comes from, grass-fed beef producers will have the opportunity to learn more about marketing opportunities and production trends during a May 28-29 conference in College Station, Texas.

Cattle traders were mildly surprised by USDA’s April cattle on feed report as both placements and the total on feed numbers came in higher than expected.

Real-world data helps confirm how cattlemen can earn top grid premiums

It was only a matter of time before ranchers began replacing the 4.3 million American cattle lost to drought since 2012. Now, they’re filling the void with Montana livestock.

Change is inevitable, but what will the future hold for feedlot production?