Source: USDA news release
Today, by amending and strengthening its animal disease traceability regulations for certain cattle and bison, the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is putting in place the technology, tools,...
A partnership made between Schippers Canada and Farmers Depot in 2023, is now
resulting in reduced costs which are being passed onto livestock producers through lower retail prices. The companies, which are known for bringing innovation and top tier products...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Introduction
Providing enough quality water is essential for good livestock husbandry. Water makes up 80% of the blood, regulates body temperature and is vital for organ functions such as digestion, waste removal...
Source: University of California, Davis
By Emily C. Dooley
Not all cattle are the same when it comes to grazing. Some like to wander while others prefer to stay close to water and rest areas.
Recognizing those personality differences could help ranchers select...
Source: ADM news release
ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of ADM (NYSE: ADM), is recalling the following products: Pen Pals Chicken Starter-Grower 25-lb bag (Product No 70009ACF46); Pen Pals Chicken Starter-Grower 50-lb bag (Product No. 70009AAA44); Pen Pals Chicken Starter-Grower...
Source: Louisiana State University
Bovine respiratory disease and related viruses kill 8 million calves each year
An LSU researcher has developed a new vaccine against bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and related illnesses that kill around 8 million calves each year and...
Source: Four Star Veterinary Service
It’s something no one wants to see: You go out to check feedyard calves and find a nice one lying dead. Overall, the cattle look fine, just as they did yesterday. If another calf or...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Storing feed for livestock is essential in climates like Manitoba where a winter environment may make up half the year. Putting feed up and keeping it in good condition can be difficult, especially...
Source: South Dakota State University, Madison Kovarna, SDSU Extension Beef Nutrition Field Specialist
Introduction
For 75% of the year, beef producers are generally feeding 2 animals: 1) the cow and 2) her unborn calf. Additionally, a cow may be growing a fetus...
Source: Pennsylvania State University
Fly Pests
Have flies been bothering your livestock? Fly control can help keep cattle happy, healthy, and productive.
Fly Identification
In order to put fly mitigation steps in place, identifying the type of fly or flies bothering your livestock...
