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  • A tick infestation is an indication a beef animal should be tested for disease. (Photo by Dan Goehl)

    Tick-Borne Disease Threatens US Cattle

    Theileria orientalis, spread by the rapidly reproducing Asian longhorned tick, is quickly expanding across U.S. cattle herds, causing anemia and weight loss in infected animals. With no cure or vaccine available, prevention focuses on tick control and biosecurity measures to...

  • Tags should be placed between the middle two ribs of the ear, about halfway from the head to the tip of the ear. (DTN/Progressive Farmer file photo)

    Ask the Vet

    Properly placing tags on the ear, removing bale wrap or twine, and ensuring adequate feeder or bunk space and hay rings are steps producers can take to help minimize the loss of ear tags.

  • Cattle producers should prepare their herds when severe winter weather is forecast to strike. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Jennifer Carrico)

    Cattle Producers Battle Winter Weather

    A major winter storm left a trail of ice, snow, and extremely cold air across a large portion of the southern U.S. over the weekend, threatening cattle and requiring producers to provide adequate nutrition, clean water, and wind shelter for survival. Cold stress...

  • With bull buying season beginning, cow-calf producers are considering how much money to spend to purchase their herd sires. (DTN photo by Jennifer Carrico)

    Know How Much to Pay for Bulls in 2026

    Cow-calf producers are considering purchasing bulls this time of year and how much to spend on their bulls. Oklahoma State University (OSU) and University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension are aiding producers with different tools to help them assess how much a good...

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