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Bill Rishel, longtime Nebraska Angus producer, says cattlemen can learn from the paradigm shifts of the past to help secure a future for the beef industry.
U.S. animal health officials are concerned about possible introduction of African horse sickness, which is caused by a virus transmitted by certain insects.
The long-term effects of spreading trichomoniasis, commonly referred to as trich, in your cattle herd can be much more devastating than simply having a number of cows open at the end of the breeding season.
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Donnell Brown, Throckmorton, Texas, a BIF Continuing Service Award June 10 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium online.
Negotiated fed cattle trades volumes were higher with the 5-area near 95,000 head. Despite the active cash trade, fed cattle prices traded $5 to $6 lower at $98 to $105, with the bulk of trades at $100 to $102.
First responders aren’t always trained how to handle an accident involving cattle. The Bovine Emergency Response Plan (BERP) teaches emergency responders to address accidents involving cattle transport vehicles.
Retail grocery will transition from limited beef supplies in recent weeks to ample supplies at the same time food service demand is slowly building this fall.
Producers should be aware of the increased risk of “summer pneumonia” in suckling calves following heat stress. An increased respiratory rate and stress of heat may overwhelm the natural defense mechanisms of the lungs.
A case against the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District went all the way to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. And the decision has far-reaching, positive implications for landowners and cattle raisers.
Merck Animal Health announced the completion of its acquisition of Quantified Ag®, a leading data and analytics company that monitors cattle body temperature and movement in order to detect illness early.
Governor Reynolds, Secretary of Agriculture Naig and Iowa Beef Producers have partnered with Iowa State University, Iowa Food Bank Association to feed food-insecure Iowans.
The 38th Annual Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show (GCSS) will be held on August 15, 2020, despite the fact the Iowa State Fair has been cancelled.
Sometimes it’s a simple tip that has the biggest effect. Noble Research Institute’s Hugh Aljoe shares easy techniques that any cattleman can use to monitor their forage.
Identifying and early culling of replacement heifers that failed to become pregnant during the breeding season is more important that ever.
Drought conditions have expanded rapidly in recent weeks and while many regions do not yet face imminent actions, it is not too early to develop drought plans for your ranch.
Charles McPeake, Arnoldsville, Georgia, was presented the Beef Improvement Federation’s (BIF) Pioneer Award June 9 during the group’s annual research symposium online.
Yon Family Farms, Ridge Spring, SC, was recognized as the Beef Improvement Federation Seedstock Producer of the Year, recognizing their their dedication to improving the beef industry at the seedstock level.
Arizona Ranchers for Tomorrow initiated a unique promotional campaign to help consumers recognize where their food comes from. The group is now taking orders for signs that will be customized to individual ranches.
It’s a silent challenge, yet costly to the beef cattle business: liver abscess disease.
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.
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.
Cattle are champions at protein upcycling. Tryon Wickersham talks beef nutrition and the subsequent effects of health and sustainability.
Pinkeye can lead to lower calf-growth rate, potential blindness and permanent damage when left untreated. It’s crucial to start thinking about how to prevent the disease from entering your herd.
Hugh Aljoe, director of producer relations at the Noble Research Institute, shares how land stewardship can aid producer profitability.
The feedlot industry will spend much of the summer working through the backlog of fed cattle but the hole from March and April feedlot placements should provide a marketing window to catch up by this fall if not before.
Weaning during very hot summer weather is stressful enough to the calves. Therefore, any management strategy that can reduce stress to the calves should be utilized.
Global beef trade is dynamic and trade levels rise and fall based on factors such as changes in currency valuation, areas of drought and global demand.
The National Restaurant Association is asking for help from agriculture to lobby Congress for changes in coronavirus aid legislation.