Chinese pork, however, remains a wildcard in global pork economics.

The USDA says nine states have cow herds that are infected with bird flu.

Substantial improvements in drought conditions over the last year, especially in parts of the country with high concentrations of cattle, could result in more cattle being retained for breeding purposes rather than being placed on feed.

The beef industry relies on animal performance for profitability.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) condemned a Department of Defense (DOD) sponsored research grant that will fund the development of lab-grown meat products by manufacturing company BioMADE.

US beef exports remained steady in April despite headwinds in Asian markets. Strong demand from Mexico and the Middle East helped offset the decline in sales to China and other Asian countries.

Once available over the counter, some animal antibiotics now require prescriptions

Soundness is evaluated by palpation of the reproductive tract and semen quality evaluation. Seven of the 203 bulls evaluated failed or were deferred due to not being sexually mature, poor semen quality or reproductive tract injury.

Boehringer Ingelheim and the University of Minnesota release a roadmap to help eradicate Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, enhancing swine health industry wide.

Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are turning science fiction into science fact by exploring the transplantation of organs from one species to another. Dr. Ali Honaramooz with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine received $250,000 through the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Exploration program, designed to provide support to “high-risk, high-reward” research