Livestock Risk Partners

Dry conditions have persisted across much of the state throughout the winter.

Nebraska cattle producer and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Buck Wehrbein testified before the U.S. Senate Committee.

Plan grazing so that paddocks with the most forage are used first. Rotate as often as possible, as rapidly growing grass calls for rapid rotation.

The number of hogs on Canadian farms eased in 2024, after rising slightly the previous year. The national hog herd as of Jan. 1 2025 was pegged at 13.98 million head in a Statistics Canada livestock inventory report on Tuesday. That is down 0.9% from a year earlier and marks the lowest for the date

The Canadian cattle herd continued to shrink in 2024, hitting its lowest in 37 years, although the rate of decline did slow. A Statistics Canada livestock inventory report on Tuesday pegged the total nationwide number of cattle on Canadian farms as of Jan. 1, 2025 at 10.94 million. That is down 0.7% from a year

To complement these findings, KBC is sharing educational materials and recipes that showcase how lean beef fits into a heart-healthy lifestyle.

The winter months and routinely low air temperatures present unique challenges for feedlot cattle, particularly in terms of maintaining health and productivity.

It’s that time of year when we hear in the news of barn fires as a result of heat lamps being used for lambing, kidding, and even calving.

After completing the wean-to-grower phase at approximately 850 pounds, calves were moved to the ISU Armstrong Research Farm near Lewis. All received the same ration from 5 months of age until finish.

The publication covers viruses and bacteria of concern, describes the difference between killed and modified live viral vaccines and provides a vaccine schedule example.