Beef Quality
Bulls with more than 0.5" of backfat have a higher probability of failing the bull soundness exam.
K-State beef cattle experts provide insight on practical ways to reduce weight loss while transporting cattle to sale.
During a disaster, not all animals fit in the back seat for evacuation, so veterinarians at Texas A&M provide helpful tips for owners with large animals.
K-State veterinarians review a case of 20% open heifers and discuss potential causes for the reproductive issue.
In a marketplace filled with competing messages and general mistrust among consumers, it is encouraging to see high levels of trust by consumers in those individuals with hands-on experience with the animals, namely the veterinarian and the producer.
Increasing carcass size, global methane research and beef on dairy were some of the key topics discussed during the 2025 BIF Symposium.
Angus Genetics Inc. white paper looks at the future expansion of data collection into the commercial sector.
At a time when beef packing plants are in the red, Cargill stays committed to the beef industry, investing in plant technology and efficiency.
Whether it’s pork, beef or chicken, consumers can’t seem to eat enough protein. That’s fueling robust demand and prices for livestock producers.
In addition to the improvement of feed efficiency, ionophores have a derived benefit of preventing and controlling digestive disorders such as acidosis and bloat.
NCBA’s Woodall says the goal is complete eradication — not just from the U.S., but from Mexico and Central America, ultimately pushing the fly back to its original range in South America.
Herd building, whether through heifer retention or buying bred heifers, is a financial decision on the part of the cattleman and timing is part of that decision.
This discovery represents a significant step forward for the global lab-grown meat market — which is estimated to grow by between $5 and $30 billion by 2030.
Experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute share guidelines for tracking herd health.
Beef producers have a significant influence on meat quality through breeding choices and nutrition management.
Here’s a look at how a new University of Illinois College of ACES-Vet Med partnership will support future food animal veterinarians.
The Nov. 22 closing of the southern border to cattle imports from Mexico due to detection of New World Screwworm in a cow brings up questions regarding the history and future of trade with the country.
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.
Take a deeper dive into the culling decision along with post-culling management and marketing focused on spring-calving herds.
Total beef production is down a scant 0.7 percent so far this year and may end the year equal to year ago levels. Despite this, wholesale and retail beef prices are higher thus far in 2024.
David Lalman, Ph.D., has researched cow size and feed efficiency with intent to help producers create a cowherd that is resilient and productive in the best environment and still productive in the worst of years.
Researchers explore interactive effects of guy microbiomes, fatty acids and muscle to promote better health.
The use of shotguns as a cattle-handling tool is more common than thought and needs to stop immediately as it poses serious welfare and food safety issues.
Joint statement unites cattlemen across North America to promote efficient cattle production and encourage governments to provide science-based oversight of beef imports.
The American Angus Association®; National Beef Packing Co., LLC; IMI Global; and U.S. Premium Beef, LLC announces new grid premiums to take effect in August and December, based on genetic merit data.
” ... so the bill that I’m going to sign today is going to say basically take your fake, lab-grown meat elsewhere. We’re not doing that in the state of Florida,” said Gov. Ron DeSantis.
USDA-FSIS said it collected 30 samples from “states with dairy cattle herds that had tested positive for the H5N1 influenza virus at the time of sample collection.” No virus particles were found to be present.