Animal Welfare
More cows, and even bison have been mysteriously killed and butchered in North Dakota pastures.
Cattle owners had to rely on horses, boats and even a helicopter to round up their herds as floodwaters covered pastures in many areas of south Louisiana.
Authorities have seized 36 head of neglected cattle from a farm near Winterset in Madison County, Iowa.
More than a dozen cattle that escaped overnight from their pens have been struck by vehicles after wandering into a rural road in Clinton County’s Dallas Township.
Authorities in eastern Colorado are offering a reward for help finding the person responsible for shooting and killing cattle.
Most areas of Oklahoma experience 70 or more days each year with temperatures that exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit, providing ample reason for cattle producers to guard against heat stress in their herds.
Summer heat waves pose a serious danger to cattle in feedlots.
Low-stress livestock handling suffers from many common misconceptions, mostly as a consequence of its name.
Monday is the early bird deadline to register for Drovers Cow-Calf Cowboy College at a reduced rate.
Correct administration of any injection is a critical control point in beef production and animal health.
As we move out of winter and into spring, prolonged periods of mud and moisture can significantly hinder cattle performance and profitability.
Cattle make fewer trips to the feedbunk during muddy conditions which results in lower feed intake.
The use of beta-agonists in beef cattle production has been highly scrutinized following concerns of animal welfare, which has led to the removal of Zilmax from the market by the manufacturer.
Do you wonder what local farmers do to ensure the well-being of their livestock when it is cold outside?
Severe winter conditions are commonplace in many geographical areas where beef is produced and this can lead to some less than desirable calving conditions.
Every job outdoors gets harder in extreme cold, but few have it tougher than cattle farmers. And it’s not just the cold snaps that grind agricultural operations to a churning slog, but also the brief warm-ups, which are proving difficult for Pennsylvania farmers.
The first few days an animal spends in a feedlot are critical to their health and overall performance through the feeding period.
Winter storm Goliath left a wave of dead and stray beef cattle in its wake as the blizzard pushed across the Panhandle region of Texas last week.
One of the downfall’s to mud is the increase in energy requirement for cattle to navigate the terrain.
Cattle health following Winter Storm Goliath will continue to be a concern for producers.
Merck Animal Health is committed to supporting cattlemen in their efforts to make continuous improvements through its CreatingConnections Educational Series.
Old Man Winter made an appearance over the Thanksgiving weekend in many parts of cattle country, challenging producers with rain, freezing rain and even snow depending on where they live.
There has been an increasing interest and utilization of remote medication delivery systems in the beef cattle industry.
Producers need to plan ahead for cattle-working days and invest in good, secure cattle-working facilities.
A ‘wreck’ is bound to happen when dealing with high-risk cattle in the feedlot, but their impact can be reduced.
A discussion on the successes, challenges, and areas for continued improvement of cattle handling throughout meat processing plants.
Producers have a few options for their calves after weaning.
Separating calves from their dams causes behavioral changes that lead to stress.