A group of U.S. Senate Democrats introduced a bill on March 5 that would force most of the largest packers to sell or spin off lines of business or sell their entire operations if they are foreign-owned. The bill also would limit how many cattle a packer could slaughter...

New World screwworm flies are approaching the U.S.-Mexico border, prompting experts to urge livestock owners to prepare proactive management and prevention plans. Entomologists recommend surveillance, facility maintenance, veterinary...

Newborn calves need quality colostrum within the first four hours of life, along with proper navel care, vitamins, and any additional supplements or vaccines recommended by your veterinarian.

Cattle producers feed hay to their herds in late winter, waiting for spring. With the prospect of green grass coming soon, some might want to turn cows out on pastures right away. One Extension specialist recommends letting the grass grow before turnout, otherwise...

There will always be power dynamics at work in a family-owned company, but those dynamics can often be more effectively managed toward a successful future.

Anaplasmosis is a tick- and fly-transmitted bacterial disease that destroys red blood cells in cattle, causing anemia, lethargy, abortions, and sudden death, primarily in mature cows. Producers should work closely with their veterinarian for proper diagnosis, treatment with...

Founded in 1884 when veterinarian A.E. Cross traveled from Montreal to Alberta, Cross Cattle Company boasts more than a century of ranching heritage, including co-founding the Calgary Stampede. Today, Bill Cross and his sons Malcolm and Austin operate the Claresholm ranch...