USDA announced an $8.5 million sterile fly facility in South Texas to combat New World screwworm threat. The facility will enhance border protection against the devastating pest that caused Mexico-U.S. border closures, with cattle industry groups strongly supporting this...

Iowa veterinary officials confirmed the first case of Theileriosis, a tick-borne disease carried by Asian longhorned ticks, in southeast Iowa cattle. The disease causes bovine infectious anemia with no approved treatments, making tick control methods and proper biosecurity...

Dean Edge from Alberta became the 2025 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion in his ninth qualifying attempt. The emotional victory makes him only the third Canadian champion, following his mentor Dan Skeels who won in 2004.

Dogs and cats cool themselves by panting and radiating heat. High temperatures make this less efficient and increase the risk of heat stroke.

The plant, poison hemlock, is poisonous to both livestock and humans. The toxic plant can grow just about anywhere but is often found in fence lines and into pastures and hay fields. Control of the plants can be done by physical or chemical methods, according to extension...

Despite lower sow numbers, pork production remains steady because of larger litters, heavier market weights, and strong exports. After suffering record losses in 2023, hog producers are expected to return to profitability in 2025 with forecasted profits of $15.31 per head.

Drought continues to affect U.S. pasture conditions with 33% rated very poor to poor, compared to 19% last year. Nebraska and Montana face the worst conditions among top beef states, while Missouri and Kentucky enjoy excellent...