Jennifer Carrico

USDA's APHIS released its final ruling on cattle traceability, putting into place the requirement for certain classes of the cattle herd to have an electronic identification tag for interstate movement.

The Asian longhorned tick has been found as the source of spreading Theileria orientalis in cattle herds in nine states, making these animals lifetime carriers of the disease.

Lingering drought has put a lot of pressure on pasture grasses. Good management practices with seeding, fertilizer and grazing systems can help extend the time cattle can be on pasture.

DTN's View From the Range series looks this time at how having a proper vaccination program helps keep good health in the cattle. Communication among employees improves the mental health of cowboys.

The American Association of Bovine Practitioners wants the illness affecting dairy cows recently to be referred to as Bovine Influenza A Virus instead of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, even though the virus is the same. It...

Veterinarians in the livestock industry are learning more every day about the influenza virus affecting dairy cows in several states. While there haven't been any cases found in the beef herd, it is important to also have...

Industry faces headwinds in 2024 that could slow demand.

Tests have confirmed dairy cows at three farms in Texas and one in Kansas have highly pathogenic avian influenza, but veterinarians are unsure why this has happened. The virus hasn't crossed to the bovine species previously.

A recent Senate vote will reblock the importation of Paraguayan beef to the U.S. with supporters saying it's a safety issue.

Beef traded lower after news of a fire at the National Beef processing facility in Liberal, Kansas. The temporary suspension of production is not expected to negatively affect the market.

Beef trade was down after news of a fire at the National Beef processing facility in Liberal, Kansas. Company officials said the fire was in the loading dock and was contained within hours. No injuries were reported. Officials are...

A researcher from LSU has developed a new vaccine to help prevent bovine respiratory disease and could save in the cattle industry's $1 billion in losses from the disease.

Even though the wildfires in the Texas Panhandle are contained, ranchers still need to assess feed and water for livestock to ensure their safety.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently announced the ruling of a voluntary label reading "Product of the USA" for meat, poultry and egg products from animals born, raised...

Congress recently passed the USDA appropriations package, which includes $15 million for electronic eartags for cattle and bison. These are needed to help with animal disease traceability.

Arkansas-based Tyson Foods announced it will close the Perry, Iowa, plant on June 28. Hogs will be sent to the company's other processing facilities across the state.

The late February/early March wildfires that tore across the Texas Panhandle took grassland, cattle and structures in their path. Ranchers are resilient and sort through the destruction to recover what they can.

Spring means calving time on Silver Spur Ranch Kiowa Division. Here are some of the calving practices at the ranch, and how it tags the calves for easier management as they grow up. DTN's View From the Range updates what is...

Identifying bull-purchasing parameters can be challenging. Be sure to have the right information in hand before deciding.

Having the proper amount of vitamins and minerals available in a beef animal's diet will help improve immunity, health and performance.

U.S. 2023 beef export levels were the third largest in history, but challenges in 2024 could affect the amount of U.S. products sent around the world.

An overwhelming amount of information continues to become available when searching for a herd bull. Finding a trusted source for the purchase who can explain the information is important.

Discussion among cattle producers prior to and during the National Cattlemen's Beef Association convention surrounded policy on traceability and electronic identification.

Recent price fluctuations raise questions about whether Livestock Risk Protection plays a role.

Since 2005, DTN/Progressive Farmer readers have followed along on farms across the country to know what farmers do with their crops from planting to harvest through View From the Cab. Now readers will be able to do the same...