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Recurring hoof infections and lameness in a bull can be treated but it raises questions about whether he can be a dependable breeder.
Recurring hoof infections and lameness in a bull can be treated but it raises questions about whether he can be a dependable breeder.
Environmental groups filed a petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, asking the agency to take steps to reduce nitrate pollution in drinking water in northeast Iowa.
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.8 million head on April 1, 2024. The inventory was 1% above April 1, 2023, USDA NASS reported on Friday.
Michigan officials confirmed on Friday that three more commercial dairy herds in the state have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza.
DTN's View From the Range series looks this time at how having a proper vaccination program helps keep good health in the cattle. Communication among employees improves the mental health of cowboys.
Tight hay supplies this winter will have producers looking to minimize waste.
Different management practices are needed when developing replacement heifers. Producers should know, understand, and use the body condition score (BCS). Additionally, producers should think about the economic efficiency of bringing these young cows...
Cattle producers and others are upset after the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced last week that the agency would drop three reports over the next year over budget issues, including the midyear cattle inventory report.
Veterinarians in the livestock industry are learning more every day about the influenza virus affecting dairy cows in several states. While there haven't been any cases found in the beef herd, it is important to also have continued surveillance of...
Knowing how feeder cattle grading affects the value of the cattle during a sale can help producers find a way to increase their income through having good health and good quality.
There are several ways to help a newborn calf after birth if it is slow. Being prepared with the proper supplies and knowing your cows are important factors in deciding when help is needed.
In the Corn Belt, crop residues are an important source of feed for grazing livestock. New data from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln show residue from high-yielding corn is changing, slightly. The corn residue has less biomass available and is lower...
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer indicates farmers feel more optimistic about the ag economy in March than they did in February; but compared to the long-term, they are still glum.
USDA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are reporting more cases of HPAI in Michigan, as well as presumptive positive cases in Idaho and New...
Proper heifer management will ensure they are in the herd for a long time. Breeding first-calf heifers as early as possible, proper nutrition and early weaning are all important.
Local anesthetics and meloxicam can and should be used in the practices of dehorning and castration, according to Dr. Ken McMillan. All these products are prescription drugs, so you must get them from your veterinarian.
Fear and turmoil surrounding the HPAI flu could be the market's focus for another day or another month. Whatever the timeline may be, the cattle market will continue to trade five days a week and fear shouldn't be the market's only driving factor.
A new analysis by USDA officials on behalf of the University of California finds California consumers are paying more for pork than consumers across the country to coincide with implementation of Proposition 12.
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