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New World Screwworm cases have expanded to 12 confirmed detections across seven counties in Texas and New Mexico, now affecting cattle, goats, sheep and dogs. Authorities urge animal owners to inspect livestock for wounds or maggots and report...

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Each spring, Tristan and Shaylyn Stark of S Bar K Cattle and Hay in Baker, Montana, unite family and friends to brand, vaccinate and castrate calves. Despite a nearby wildfire, the Starks successfully completed branding and moved their cows and calves...

JBS USA announced on June 12 that it will close its beef production facility in Souderton, Pennsylvania, and a value-added facility in Memphis, Tennessee.

The U.S. has confirmed its fifth New World screwworm case, this time in a Texas goat, prompting officials to accelerate sterile fly production and introduce new pest-fighting technologies. Public reporting of...

Recent rainfall brought relief to drought-stricken Plains states this past week, with improvements expected in pasture conditions. Nebraska and Arizona remain the most concerning areas, with predominantly poor...

With any ringworm outbreak, always look at the overall health of the animals first. Quality nutrition, including minerals, is critical for the immune system to help eliminate infection.

Kassidy and Klayton Bremer, sixth-generation Iowa farm kids, returned to production agriculture careers at a large-scale hog operation and a cow-calf ranch while maintaining outside income to sustain their 150-year-old family farm.

A confirmed New World screwworm case in a south Texas calf has prompted urgent surveillance and response efforts from USDA, state agencies and cattle organizations. Officials stress this poses no food safety risk, urging producers to monitor...

The Asian longhorned tick can transmit theileriosis to cattle, causing anemia, weakness, and death. Prevention relies on strict tick control and external parasite management practices.

Alberta's Cross Cattle Company strategically selects registered Angus bulls balancing carcass and maternal traits to advance herd genetics. Quality bull selection, built on a 40-year seedstock partnership, drives herd improvement and long-term...

When cows lose weight, start by looking at hay quality. Ideally, each hay cutting or any purchased hay should be tested. If the quality is very poor, a grain- or commodity-type feed may be needed.

There is no universal beef cow size, as every cattle producer has different operations and grazing conditions. Extension specialists point to several factors that can help cow-calf producers narrow the window when considering the appropriate cow size...

England Cattle Co. builds a legacy on innovation and Brahman excellence. The family added a beef business to their cattle operation to provide another source of income.

Wildfires driven by extreme drought have burned over 120,000 acres in southwest Kansas, threatening livestock and grazing land. Ranchers, veterinarians and community foundations are coordinating relief efforts.

Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.6 million head on May 1, 2026. The inventory was 2% above May 1, 2025, USDA NASS reported on Friday.

The best weaning program depends on a lot of things, including the herd, management and region.

Old photos are a source of reflection of a family legacy. This Memorial Day, show appreciation for family, farming and freedom.