Livestock Articles
A Sustainable Cattle Industry
Published May 15, 2018
The beef checkoff has released a new report highlighting the cattle industry’s commitment to animal welfare, beef quality, sustainability and community involvement. The Cattlemen’s Stewardship Review found the well-being of cattle is the top priority for 95 percent of producers.…A New Name for the Sioux Empire Farm Show
Published May 14, 2018
The Sioux Empire Farm Show has been renamed. The Sioux Falls event will now be known as the Sioux Empire Livestock Show. The Agri-Business Division of the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce made the decision to help minimize confusion with…Harder Takes Aksarben Post
Published May 13, 2018
Minnesotan Greg Harder is the new Aksarben stock show director. Previously, Harder managed livestock programs for the Minnesota State Fair. This past year, Aksarben moved from Omaha to Grand Island. The September event attracts 4-H members from ten states to…Check Pastures for Grazing Readiness
Published May 11, 2018
Western North Dakota pastures were hit hard last fall by drought and many are still recovering as the 2018 grazing season approaches. NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist Miranda Meehan says pastures are about two weeks behind the average pace.…Minnesota Beef Update
Published May 9, 2018
Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. This week, Minnesota Beef Council’s Becky Church talks about the Minnesota Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Convention.Canada Closes Bovine Tuberculosis Investigation
Published May 8, 2018
Canada has closed the bovine tuberculosis investigation that began nearly two years ago. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency conducted lab culture tests on about 30,000 animals tested during its probe. The investigation started in 2016 after finding six cases of…Equine Herpes Virus Confirmed in Area Horses
Published May 8, 2018
Several cases of the equine herpes virus have been confirmed in horses in North Dakota and surrounding states this spring. The recent cases are a reminder for horse owners to practice good biosecurity. EHV can be spread by airborne droplets,…U.S. Officials Say ‘Not a Trade War’ Between U.S. and China
Published May 7, 2018
Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls spent time in China and Japan this past week. While on the trip, Kohls spoke with the Red River Farm Network, saying the relationship between the U.S. and China is sensitive. “We…ANIMART Centralizes Beef Business in North Central Region
Published May 7, 2018
ANIMART will concentrate its Stockmen's Supply business in Mandan, North Dakota with all services at the West Fargo location transitioning to Mandan by June 30. Tammy Johnson, DVM, will continue to operate in West Fargo and provide companion animal veterinary…