Western U.S. states have dealt with ongoing drought, needing moisture to replenish pasture and range conditions, maintaining current cattle herd numbers.

USDA announced Dec. 6 a federal order to begin a National Milk Testing Strategy to detect highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in dairy herds across the U.S. in hopes of slowing the outbreak.

Dr. Ken McMillan responds to readers' questions about any issues with injectable dewormer, and how to know if you have any toxic plants that are a threat to livestock.

Tyson Foods announced it was closing a meatpacking plant in Emporia, Kansas, as 809 employees were told their jobs would be terminated by February.

The cattle complex was back trading higher Dec. 3 morning as traders looked at market fundamentals and simply couldn't argue that the direction needed to be higher.

State entomologist says the risk of New World screwworm entering the U.S. is low due to its location. Federal officials maintain the closure of the border to live cattle imports from Mexico.

Livestock producers need to review their winter feeding plans, according to University of Missouri livestock specialist Eric Meusch. November is a good time to complete this task before winter feeding begins.