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Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) insurance has become a key risk management tool for ranchers and forage producers looking to protect themselves against the unpredictability of rainfall. However, like all insurance products, PRF comes with its own set of risks.
Because of the improved cost to reward ratio, more producers are utilizing synchronization protocols with natural service breeding programs.
From a spray-on antimicrobial solution for biosecurity to water supplementation products, here’s a quick look at the latest news headlines from companies in the livestock industry.
Understanding the life cycle of liver flukes is essential for implementing effective control measures. Unlike other internal parasites, flukes need an intermediate host in order to propagate.
Prevention and control of foot rot begins with management of the environment.
Information about Hereford Feedout Program, LMA Auctioneering Scholarship and Toxic Plants and Livestock Health Webinars.
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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.
Unpack two key factors likely resulting in record cattle prices and impacts to the industry.
Fundamental supply and demand have taken control of spot fed cattle values over April Live Cattle futures lows.
Herd management and taking time to plan can help smaller herds create marketing success.
Achieving the best results with vaccines requires using the correct syringes and needles, good management practices and functional facilities.
Nebraska rancher shares experiences from the ranch to illuminate and bring awareness of mental health to the agriculture space.
Does castrating bulls pencil out? Research shows discounts for bulls sold in feeder calf markets. Oklahoma data indicates bulls are consistently discounted relative to steers when comparing cattle of similar weight, quality, breed and other physical and management attributes.
Improvements in genetics, management practices and technology are working together to produce higher fed cattle weights and increased carcass quality.
The tiny, annoying pest can wreak $6 billion in losses annually to U.S. cattle production due to decreased weight gain or milk production, veterinary needs and control measures.
The buyer group, led by an Oklahoma rancher, plans to continue ONSY’s operations, which includes more than 350,000 annually selling through the stockyards.
Addressing costs to producing crops or livestock also tackles the issue of the long-term sustainability of individual farmers and ranchers and U.S. agriculture.
With the goal of preserving America’s food security, 40 stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, operations and organizational involvement have agreed on five priorities and actionable solutions to make impactful change with a common voice.
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.
With bulls being an influential genetic piece to the cow herd, producers should consider several aspects of keeping bulls in optimal performance condition.
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.
When selecting needles to vaccinate or treat cattle, there are several factors to consider to make the right decisions for overall herd health and best management practices.
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.
Importers from Japan toured ranches, feedyards and processing facilities in Idaho and Kansas to learn more about the industry.
Answers to ranchers’ biggest questions about liquid feed.