Deworming cattle is a springtime chore
If you plan on deworming cattle, spring is the right time. Parasite burdens in pastures peak during the spring, drop over the summer, and rise again in the fall.
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How technology is impacting the beef industry
Jack Holden, owner of Holden Herefords, Valier, Montana, discussed the tremendous impact technology is having on the beef industry.
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Keep livestock manure out of floodwaters
Producers need to protect their manure storage facilities as well as their home and livestock during a flood, North Dakota State University Extension Service specialists say.
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Livestock risk protection for calves
Cattle producers can use Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) to guard against lower calf prices this fall, says Matthew Diersen, SDSU Extension Risk/Business Management Specialist.
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How beef can compete
Higher prices bring higher expectations
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Congress to address farm bill, animal health legislation in May
Congress returns from recess on May 6 and several issues affecting cattle producers will be on the agenda.
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Environment’s role in pathogen populations
Sid Thakur, MVS, PhD, with the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University, outlines his research into pathogen populations, and antimicrobial resistance, at different livestock-production stages.
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Marketing tactics
Marketing cattle is challenging this year given the high price of feed at the present time and sharply lower feed prices expected this fall.
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May herd management advisor
Although the first official day of summer is a month away, May signals the beginning of warm days.
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Texas warm-season grass pastures still drought damaged
Much of the state’s warm-season grass pastures have yet to recover from damage suffered during the 2010 drought, said a Texas A&M Agricultural Extension Service forage expert.
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USMEF: Working to resolve the meat trade impasse with Russia
Last year was the best ever for U.S. beef exports to Russia ($307 million), and a very strong year for U.S. pork exports ($282 million). But trade slowed dramatically toward the end of 2012, as Russia stepped up enforcement of its zero-tolerance policy for residues of the livestock feed additive ractopamine. Despite diplomatic efforts to address this issue, the Russian market formally closed to U.S. pork and beef on February 11.
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- Commentary: New rules un-COOL
- Former Eastern Livestock CEO, CFO sentenced for federal crimes
- TSCRA works with sale barns to catch Houston cattle thief
- NASA backs 3D food printer to feed growing population
- More beef cows in worst drought regions than a year ago
- Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
