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Kindergarten for calves

Early training prepares calves for low-stress processing, weaning and relocation. Full story.

Balancing act

As ranchers rebuild herds with more purchased cattle, biosecurity becomes increasingly critical. Full story.

Markets

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Softer prices and declining margins

All classes of cattle and calves saw lower prices last month, and both feeding and packing margins declined substantially. Full story.

Beef exports remain strong

Officials do not anticipate a disruption in U.S. beef exports due to last month’s discovery of a BSE-infected cow in California. Full story.

April stocker/feeder prices move lower

Stocker/feeder prices reached a peak in March and drifted lower through April, according to Drovers/CattleNetwork’s 50-market auction summary. Full story.

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Celebrating our heritage and tradition

No industry in America celebrates the tradition and heritage of its past more than the cattle industry. Full story.

Slimed

It may be lean, finely textured beef to some people, but it will always be pink slime to many more. Full story.

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Profit Tips: Genetics - Seek simplicity in genetic selection

With the availability of expected progeny differences, selection indexes and genomic ratings for a wide range of traits, genetic decisions can become complex and intimidating. Full story.

Issues that matter: BSE found in California

America’s fourth case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy was confirmed late last month in a press briefing by the USDA. Full story.

Profit Tips: Animal Health - Prevent anaplasmosis

The mild winter and early spring in many parts of the country created favorable conditions for insects and other vectors of disease such as anaplasmosis, specialists warn. Full story.