Lice thrive in cold weather, causing weight loss up to 0.21 pounds daily. Systemic drugs work best on sucking lice while topical options handle both types.

As America’s beef cow herd hits a 75-year low, dairy farmers are stepping in with beef-on-dairy calves to help fill feedlots ...

Several management practices can help reduce the impact of cold stress and decrease potential health and performance setbacks ...

Beef producers and industry professionals looking to sharpen their management skills and decision-making tools are invited to participate in the Midwest FEEDS (Forage, Education and Efficiency in ...

Martin Merrick discusses how best to manage slurry in tricky conditions, keeping up to date with SCEP compliance and grading ...

Beef producers use drones for locating calves, checking water sources, monitoring forage growth and creating marketing ...

What was the buzz from CattleCon 2026 along with the key takeaways? Tune in for all the details.

BROOKINGS, S.D. — Precise feed rations are critical to maintaining a healthy cattle herd in the most efficient way possible. Slick bunk management is the process of prescribing the appropriate amount ...

For producers or groups of producers wanting to sell directly into wholesale beef channels, three big issues have created challenges to the marketplace: scale, balancing the carcass and logistics. “If ...

Martin Merrick runs through some of the hygiene practices farmers should uptake at calving, minding first calved heifers and ...

Livestock markets in 2025 have been more favorable than in recent years compared to crop markets, but a high price environment does not mean producers should ease up on risk management. Brittney ...

While short-range LF RFID is used to track cattle and other livestock in feedlots throughout much of the world, ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID systems can provide more detailed views into the ...