Calves
Native to east Asia, the ALHT was first detected in New Jersey in 2017. Since then, it has spread to more than 20 states with recent confirmations in Illinois, Michigan and Iowa.
Expanding its livestock product line, FBN adds Ridley Feeds, fencing supplies, equine products and more.
2025 BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year, River Creek Farms, uses cutting-edge genetic and reproductive technologies to improve predictability, reduce risk and accelerate genetic progress within their Simmental-based herd.
Price Ranch was named BIF Commercial Producer of the Year during the BIF Symposium on June 11 in Amarillo, Texas.
The Odde family finds success focusing on producing the next generation of a profitable cow herd while educating and raising the next generation of beef producers.
Identifying the misunderstandings of parasite control.
CattleFax recently shared the results of its 2024 cow-calf survey representing more than 350,000 cows.
In addition to the improvement of feed efficiency, ionophores have a derived benefit of preventing and controlling digestive disorders such as acidosis and bloat.
Tips for producers to protect their livestock from theft.
Consider these important reminders before opening the pasture gate.
Prevention and early intervention is key to dealing with pinkeye.
Information about Hereford Feedout Program, LMA Auctioneering Scholarship and Toxic Plants and Livestock Health Webinars.
Strategies for evaluating herd performance following calving.
Millions of pounds of ground beef are thrown away each year because of foreign material contamination. This is not just about isolated incidents but a widespread practice that needs immediate attention.
Well-designed, versatile and practical cattle working facilities reduce stress on cattle and producers.
Implementing low-stress handling techniques while working cattle can save producers time, money, injury and headaches.
In light of escalating gray wolf activity, sheriff departments from seven California counties are uniting to oppose environmental polices they believe threaten ranchers and farmers.
As pastures green up, cattle producers are preparing for spring processing. Consider these tips as you plan to protect your herd.
Motion-activated field cameras, GPS collars, wolf scat analysis and cattle tail hair samples are helping University of California, Davis, researchers shed new light on how an expanding and protected gray wolf population is affecting cattle operations, leading to millions of dollars in losses.
“I have seen minimal problems with scours and pneumonia. I think this set of calves moving to grass is as good as I’ve seen when I look back over the last 10 years,” says one Iowa veterinarian.
The first few hours of a calf’s life are critical to its success. Sometimes when producers need to intervene, the new mom goes into protection mode.
On the last day of winter, blizzard conditions are impacting beef producers in Nebraska and Kansas.
One of the questions veterinarians are helping cow-calf producers answer is whether it’s a better decision to raise their own calves or buy them.
In a USDA study, 7.9% of U. S. cow-calf operations were found to contain one or more Johne’s positive cows.
A recent study at Kansas State University highlights some of the benefits.
Shaw Cattle Co. celebrates a fresh calf crop in Caldwell, Idaho.
Looking below the tip of the iceberg is helping the beef industry better understand and address root causes of health problems in populations of cattle.
Western video sale in Nevada sold cattle from 33 states and showed strong buyer participation. Benefit auction helps ranchers affected by western wildfires.
If you plan to wean earlier than normal to alleviate stress on cows and pastures, the seven management practices outlined here can help in the process.