Veterinary - General
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.
Well-designed, versatile and practical cattle working facilities reduce stress on cattle and producers.
With bulls being an influential genetic piece to the cow herd, producers should consider several aspects of keeping bulls in optimal performance condition.
Mexico has committed to eliminate restrictions on USDA aircraft and waive customs duties on eradication equipment aiding in the response to the spread of New World Screwworm (NWS).
Cattle producers have been successful applying selection pressure to maintain calving ease while improving the additive genetic merit for weaning and yearling weight performance.
The move could improve the outlook for beef exports to China, which has upped its spending on Australian beef during the past two months.
K-State Entomologist Cassandra Olds shares strategies for good fly control.
With a strategic approach to magnesium supplementation and maintaining close observation of the herd, producers can effectively mitigate the risk of grass tetany.
Authorities say it cannot be ruled out at this time that the virus was not of natural origin, and the country may be dealing with an artificially engineered virus.
President Trump has announced a series of tariffs, scheduled to roll out over the next few days, on some of agriculture’s most significant trade partners. The outcomes could be a net positive for cattlemen, some beef industry members say.
Leadership and administrative staff at the Center for Veterinary Medicine were among about 140 staff members fired on Tuesday as part of a larger “reduction in force” in the 700-person agency.
Steps to identify and manage the right-sized cow for the operation.
The March Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor asked economists if they think the U.S. general economy will see a recession in 2025. 62% said yes.
When a virus moves into a new geographical range or is reintroduced into a country that has maintained a negative status for a long period, SHIC’s Megan Niederwerder says it’s critical to reassess the risk to the U.S.
The retail meat industry sold 500 million more packages in 2024 than they did in 2023. Of that 500 million-package growth, 62% was driven by millennials.
For the first time in over 50 years, Slovakia detects foot-and-mouth disease in three farms.
Avoid these common handling and usage mistakes that can lead to vaccines being less effective or completely ineffective.
Kansas State University Animal Sciences Leadership Academy’s 2025 class applications are due April 15.
Undergraduate students and current high school seniors who have experience raising and caring for small or large livestock, equine and/or poultry are eligible to apply for a $5,000 scholarship to help them on their educational journey toward a career focused on livestock production and animal stewardship.
The U.S. bovine semen industry’s resurgence in 2024 signifies more than just a recovery. It represents a transformative wave of growth that is poised to impact livestock reproduction on a global scale.
ENSO-neutral means conditions could be close to average, but Eric Snodgrass, Nutrien’s principal atmospheric scientist, says that doesn’t mean the weather will be normal this spring and summer with growing concerns about drought.
Researchers are using gene editing techniques to introduce beneficial traits like polled and disease resistance, as well as exploring innovative approaches like surrogate sires.
Calculate a bull’s value proposition and consider how he can meet a herd’s needs and goals before purchasing.
One of the easiest and most effective biosecurity practices to adopt is having separate footwear and clothing for wearing on and off the farm or ranch. Check out the other five ideas our industry experts recommend.
With the World Health Organization for Animal Health confirming recent outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease overseas, it’s important to know the disease is harmless to humans but is highly contagious for cloven-hoofed animals, including cattle, pigs, sheep and goats.
The outbreak, discovered in the city of Gyor, is the first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease outbreak reported since 1973.
Producers should be mindful of environmental and nutritional factors to make sure bulls are fit for breeding season.
A bull’s fertility and breeding ability is crucial to a producer’s success.
It’s not too early to get a jump start on controlling flies as the weather begins to warm up.
Alltech released the 2024 U.S. Harvest Analysis which highlights the rising mycotoxin risks and strategies for proactive management.