Industry
There can be little doubt that the biggest issue in the cattle industry right now is the question of when herd rebuilding will begin. The challenge of herd rebuilding can be summed up with three questions.
Implementing a weaning program that emphasizes quality nutrition helps give calves a healthy start and can bring more return on investment
For cattle producers across the U.S., a number of factors make the idea of herd rebuilding a bit less enticing. Experts share why the U.S. cowherd is not on the fast-track to recovery.
Zelnate DNA Immunostimulant is used to treat respiratory disease due to Mannheimia haemolytica. The label recommends use at or within 24 hours after a perceived stressful event in cattle 4 months of age and older.
Annette Ostrom’s legacy will continue to live on at World Dairy Expo by celebrating the show’s youth, the future leaders of the dairy industry.
New veterinarians are overwhelmingly women, and technology is helping entice more female farmers. Are women on track to become the majority in agriculture? John Phipps provides his thoughts in Customer Support.
Bull purchases are among the riskiest decisions commercial cow-calf operators make, says University of Tennessee professor Dr. Troy Rowan.
The company announces it is voluntarily recalling four additional batches of Banamine/Banamine-S (flunixin meglumine injection) 50 mg/mL in the United States. The product is commonly used in cattle, swine and horses.
Given the value of the current fed market, widening quality grade spreads and longer feeding periods across the industry, the importance of preventing BRD has never been more important.
The dairy economy is in rough shape. This is what Ken Bailey shared at the Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference. He said that higher prices will come when domestic and global demand resurges in 2025.
Ag economists’ view on the ag economy is starting to erode, but when asked to rank commodities, economists are the most bullish on beef. The September Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor also asked economists what could impact livestock prices over the next 6 months.
Solvet Lidoband is approved for use in calves under 250 pounds and in lambs under 50 pounds. The local, soothing anesthesia works for up to 42 days, helping veterinarians and producers improve animal well-being.
A record-keeping app for cattle producers using iPhones and Android devices has been developed by Kansas State University.
While vaccination is widely considered a critical component of cattle health management, could the timing of vaccination impact the efficiency of the product?
The American Veterinary Medical Association announces 11 universities and colleges are either evaluating or plan to introduce veterinary colleges and programs to their existing fields of study.
Pioneering an investigation into the potential use of discarded canola as a dietary supplement for pregnant cows, graduate student, Erika Cornand, aims to enhance both their health and the well-being of their calves.
Gains to quality are documented along with areas for improvement identified.
One may argue teenagers have a lot of learning left to do, but I could argue they are wiser than they get credit for. After all, they are in a period of life where they hear a lot of advice from well-meaning people.
Dry conditions persist across parts of the U.S., with nearly half of the nation’s corn crop and 37% of the nation’s hay crop areas experiencing drought. Cattle producers could be forced to make more tough decisions.
Caring for calves, milking cows, chopping corn – pretty much every farmer remembers exactly what they were doing and where they were at on 9/11. Dan Baginski is of no exception.
He is not your average Watusi bull. He enjoys long walks in the road ditches and joy rides with his owner Lee Meyer of Nebraska. In case you missed Howdy Doody’s rise to fame, here’s a look at how he gained attention.
The company, based in Columbia, Mo., manufactures vaccines for livestock to aid in the protection of numerous diseases caused by gram-negative bacteria.
KENT Corporation will celebrate the grand opening of the Iowa State University KENT Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex on Sept. 8.
Aimed at doing better and gaining efficiency on their operations, producers are determining how they want to milk their cows in the future, and larger herds have leaned into technology and turned to robotic milking.
The August Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor asked economists when they think cattle herd expansion will start to take place. The majority think cattle contraction will continue for at least another year.
Beef-on-dairy is arguably the most significant advancement for America’s beef industry in a generation.
Pharmgate Animal Health has announced John Addy as its new Vice President of Operations, taking the reins in spearheading and overseeing quality, supply chain and manufacturing functions.
The heat is no joke, especially for cattle producers across the country as they look for ways to keep cattle cool and comfortable. Here’s what some producers are doing.
Cattle in some parts of the U.S. are struggling to deal with the heat and high temperatures Mother Nature has delivered.
Although drought persists north and south of Oklahoma, forage conditions have improved greatly in the state this summer. July was the seventh wettest July on record in Oklahoma.