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Livestock dung could be used to create the next generation of cellulosic materials, according to a new report.

Anderson said that the drought is not over in Texas until everyone decides it is, and until that happens the Texas herds

End of Day Market Recap by Christopher Swift 3/16/2023 Live Cattle: Were it not for about ten minutes of the trade that created some price range, it would have been a very lackluster day in live cattle trading.  Confliction is rampant in markets and agenda’s.  With an anticipation of the Fed staying the course, raising […]

The Manitoba government has introduced amendments to the Animal Care Act that it says would streamline and enhance the process for appeals brought before the Animal Care Appeal Board, Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced.  “Everyone benefits when the well-being of animals is respected,” said Johnson. “The ethically sound treatment of animals is a priority for

In utero heat stress of boars is a significant threat to pork production, and a University of Nebraska–Lincoln reproductive physiologist is leading a research team that aims to develop boars that are more genetically tolerant of gestational heat stress.

The event will bring together farmers and industry reps to discuss challenges in the livestock industry

Total cattle marketings in Manitoba for March 3rd to the 9th show 11,018 head of cattle moved through the province’s four main auction marts. Feeder steer prices ranged from an average of $335.38 cwt for the 401 to 500 pound weight category to $220.94 for the 901+ category. Feeder heifer prices ranged from an average

 Tracking devices tell us everything from the number of steps we take to the amount of calories we consume to the hours of restful sleep we get at night, among other things. That data provides valuable information to those who are seeking it.

Many livestock owners graze mature cows or cows with calves. Using crop fields to graze corn stalks after grain harvest is a popular management practice in many places around the country. For many farms and ranches this coincides with the middle third of gestation, when the cow has the lowest nutritional demand.

The present brand and health programs have been developed in partnership with livestock producers. The Utah Department of Agriculture