Livestock Articles
U.S. Beef Exports Skyrocket
Published March 18, 2022
Coming off a record-breaking performance in 2021, the USDA says U.S. beef exports went higher in January. That's an increase of 13 percent from one year ago. Beef export values increased 57 percent to more than $1 billion. Pork exports…Avian Influenza Takes Heavy Toll on Poultry Industry
Published March 18, 2022
The current outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is hitting egg-laying flocks the hardest. According to the USDA, laying hens account for two-thirds of this year’s toll at 7.65 million birds. At least 17 of the more than 30 confirmed…Hair Loss in Cattle Could Be a Vitamin A Deficiency
Published March 18, 2022
With the warmer weather, livestock producers may start to notice hair loss in cattle. NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe says hair loss in cattle could be either lice or a vitamin A deficiency. "This year with the drought we…MN Beef Update
Published March 14, 2022
Interested in an educational experience featuring two in-state seminars, along with an out-of-state experience? Minnesota Beef Director of Industry Relations Royalee Rhoads has more about the Top of the Class program in this week's Minnesota Beef Update.Pork Checkoff Rate to be Lowered
Published March 13, 2022
Effective January 1, 2023, the mandatory national pork checkoff rate will be lowered from 40 cents per $100 of value to 35 cents per $100. Delegates to the Pork Industry Forum approved the 12.5 percent rate reduction.Tande Honored at All-Breeds Dairy Convention
Published March 13, 2022
The Minnesota Purebred Dairy Cattle Association presented Larry Tande with its All-Breeds Distinguished Service Award. Tande is a past president of the Holstein Association USA and is an internationally known dairy cattle judge.Dierks Inducted into National Pork Hall of Fame
Published March 11, 2022
Neil Dierks was inducted into the National Pork Industry Hall for Fame for his 40 years of services to U.S. pork producers. Dierks served 20 years as CEO of the National Pork Producers Council before retiring in December of last…Evaluating Condition Before Turnout
Published March 11, 2022
For a successful breeding season, ranchers should make sure their bulls are in the right condition before turnout. NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Janna Block says bulls should have a body condition score between a five and a six. "The…APP Hog Disease Has Unusual Outbreak
Published March 10, 2022
Iowa State University veterinarians are investigating how an aggressive bacterial strain called APP has spread among nine central Iowa pork production facilities. The bacteria infect the respiratory system in pigs. Veterinary Diagnostic & Production of Animal Medicine Professor Derald Holtkamp…