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Bull sale season will soon be in full swing, meaning now is the time to determine the bull selection criteria and budget for purchasing your next herd sires. Considering that a bull’s contribution to the genetic makeup of a beef herd in a single breeding season is more than a cow may contribute in her […]

No one can resist cute animals, and adorable fluffy cows continue to take over our socials and melt the hearts of fans around the world.

KVPR asked California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones how many cattle that are cultivated for meat have been infected. “None that I’m aware of,” she said Friday.

Livestock farming in the U.S. is getting a lot of attention because people worry about its effects on animals, the environment, and overall sustainability. One modern farming practice that is becoming popular is called precision livestock farming (PLF). This technology helps farmers take better care of their animals. However, for PLF to be accepted by

How does reducing dietary net energy impact growth performance and carcass characteristics of grow-finish pigs? “The effect of increasing dietary energy content on performance has been extensively studied,” Rafe Royall, a PhD student in swine nutrition at Kansas State University, explained at KSU Swine Day. “However, as we think about dramatic reductions on net energy,

Iowa’s hard working pig farmers are a vital component of the state’s economy, as shown by a new study released by the Iowa Pork Producers Association. The data verifies Iowa’s status as the number one pork producing state in the nation, providing 33% of the U.S. hog inventory, and creating more than 120,000 jobs. Providing

The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) has unveiled its sixth success story from the 2023 funding cycle, highlighting MatrixSpec’s innovative Marbling Meter. This cutting-edge AI-driven technology aims to transform pork quality assessment by eliminating the need for invasive, manual inspections that damage meat and reduce profitability.

SHIC actively monitors global swine diseases as part of its mission to enhance swine health through the identification and mitigation of emerging disease threats. On January 10, 2025, Germany confirmed its first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) since 1988. The outbreak was detected in a herd of water buffalo in the Märkisch-Oderland district of

MU beef nutritionist to speak at soils event in Monroe City.

This week a question was asked concerning liquidating the cow herd while the cattle market is strong.