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  • Cooper and Katie Hurst stress that their internal-parasite-control program for the herd is part of a whole-systems approach. (Becky Mills)

    Parasite Resistance Takes a Whole-Systems Approach

    Put the Brakes on Parasite Resistance

    Mississippi couple uses a whole-systems approach to cut back on deworming in their cow herd.

  • The per-head cost to tag cattle as part of a traceability program would vary widely based on economies of scale. (Jim Patrico)

    Producers Bear the Cost of Traceability

    Traceability and Trust

    Report shows cattle producers would bear most of the cost of a voluntary national contact-trace system.

  • (Becky Mills)

    Sudden Deaths May Indicate Anaplasmosis

    Anaplasmosis Awareness

    Sudden deaths in cow herds may be a sign of this blood-borne disease.

  • (Mark Parker)

    Cover Value

    Put a Cover Crop Into the Mix

    Boost a cover's agronomic value by using it as a supplemental feed resource for cattle.

  • At Georgia's Crawford Cattle Co., alternative feeds, including things like hominy and whole cottonseed, help manage costs. (Bottom row from left to right) Tanner Crawford, Kylie Keene, Phillip Crawford, Melissa Crawford, Erica Hasty and (top row) Chandler Crawford with Paisley Hasty (Photo by Becky Mills)

    Byproducts Can Make a Perfect Fit for Some Cattle Feeds

    Take a Fresh Look at Rations

    Rising costs make byproducts a perfect fit for some of today's best cattle feeds.

  • Brandy Karisch says there is no off-season when it comes to keeping herd bulls in good body condition. (Becky Mills)

    Keep Bulls in Strong Breeding Condition

    A Year-Round Job

    There's no off-season when it comes to keeping herd bulls in strong breeding condition.

  • (Jim Patrico)

    Cattle Digital Sales Platforms Bring Price Transparency

    See Through Markets

    Digital sales platforms bring more price transparency to cattle producers.