Articles tagged under: cattle
Safety Precautions Advised
Published April 5, 2024
With HPAI expanding from juvenile goats to dairy cattle to a person, additional safety precautions are advised. Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health Director Renee Anthony said this may be an isolated case, "but, we really need to be prepared…No Impact to Human Health or the Milk Supply
Published March 26, 2024
After the USDA confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a small number of dairy herds, National Milk Producers Federation Executive Vice President for Communications and Industry Relations Alan Bjerga was quick to assure the dairy industry and…A Long Road Ahead for Ranchers Impacted by TX Wildfires
Published March 19, 2024
The Texas wildfires that burned over a million acres and killed over 7,000 cattle are finally contained, but the impact on producers will persist. "That's where our focus needs to be," said National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Vice President of Government…Aid for Texas Wildfire Victims
Published March 15, 2024
With Texas' largest-ever wildfire nearing containment, one group is stepping up in a big way to help those affected by the disaster. Texas A&M AgriLife is installing various livestock supply points throughout the northeastern Texas region to help provide necessities.…Efforts to Control Texas Wildfires Ramping Up
Published March 7, 2024
The second largest wildfire in U.S. history continues to ravage the Texas panhandle. "There is more control now," said Texas Farm Bureau Spokesperson Gary Joiner. "About 45 percent of the now 1.1-million-acre fire is contained, which is much better. We…GPS Monitoring of the Cattle Herd
Published February 2, 2024
Technology is constantly evolving in agriculture. Fargo-based 701x is delivering real-time information to cattle producers with its smart ear tags. Founder and CEO Kevin Biffert says this system makes it easier to track the herd. "I'm an engineer by trade…Storm Influences Cattle Breakevens
Published January 18, 2024
When winter storms and extreme temperatures moved through the Midwest, cattle backed up in the system. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Denison (Iowa) Livestock Auction's J.R. Pauley said the harsh weather may also cost cattle producers…Working to Keep Cattle Cool
Published August 23, 2023
Extreme heat this past week across much of the country had cattle producers keeping a close eye on their animals. Pete Bakken had steers ready to be loaded out at his feedlot near Beaver Creek, in southwest Minnesota. “Dipping their…Feeder Cattle Market Influenced by Tight Supplies
Published August 16, 2023
This is a time of the year when feeder cattle prices typically see seasonal weakness. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Steve Witt does not expect that to happen this year. Cattle numbers are tight and it will take time to…