Cattle in a Cold Snap
While I’m not sure the “if you’re cold, they’re cold – bring your animals inside” concept originated with cattle in mind
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While I’m not sure the “if you’re cold, they’re cold – bring your animals inside” concept originated with cattle in mind
Cattle in a Cold Snap Read More »
The 2025 outlook for the beef cattle sector is positive with low supplies meeting high demand to create elevated prices.
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“Proper cattle identification is important to a recordkeeping system,” says Davis. Two nationally known identification systems are the four-digit system and the letter and three-digit system.
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Upcoming cattle reports are set to provide crucial insights into beef market trends, predicting potential price changes and inventory levels for 2025.
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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
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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.
Fluffy Cows Explained: From Farm to Internet Fame Read More »
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
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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.
AI Revolutionizes Pork Quality: CAAIN Supports MatrixSpec’s Marbling Meter” Read More »
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
Study Shows Iowa Pork Industry is Vital to State’s Economy Read More »
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,
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