Foot rot symptoms are often swelling between toes, redness or necrotic tissue and skin separation at the hoof wall. By: Donald Stotts Excessive rain is a signal for cattle producers to keep an eye out for lameness in their animals, the first sign of foot rot. Foot rot is a painful condition that can become […]
Using all your senses can be valuable whether in the sale barn, feedyard or in the pasture. By: Doug Ferguson Roughly six years ago, when my daughter was four, we were feeding cattle and when we got to the end of the bunk, I turned the tractor around and just sat there for a while. […]
Having more than one plan in place, and maintaining flexibility can pay off in a wet or dry season. By: Doug Ferguson Just about everyone I talked to this week had an abundance of moisture last weekend. While dealing with mud right now is a pain, we all know this will get the grass off […]
Convincing livestock to scale the front steps and venture into the living room is another highlight in the bottle-calf child’s experience. By: Rebecca Bearden You hope you only have one each year, but you mentally prepare for whatever the season brings. You know for certain that each will have his or her own personality not […]
Higher food prices could result if meat plants required to increase space requirements between workers. By: Jacqui Fatka The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is considering a temporary emergency standard that would mandate six feet of separation at meat and poultry facilities, despite if other mitigation efforts are utilized. However, the pork industry fears if […]
A study warns the beef industry to watch the shift of next-gen consumer diets to plant protein. Researchers compared consumption of beef to plant-based protein alternatives and found consumers of both will pay more to support their lifestyle choice. According to a recent study from Kansas State University, consumers who regularly eat beef said they […]
Aiming for longevity, or ‘higher quality’ feeders may not be the best approach for long-term success By: Doug Ferguson Last week I read a couple articles that said it’s worth it to pay more for females that will be in the herd a long time, or for feeders of higher quality. I would really like […]
Challenging weather kept sale barns closed, but as weather warmed buyers returned, though they were picky. After two weeks of sales being cancelled the sights and sounds of commerce were as welcoming as the warmer temperatures. Diesel engines purring like a litter of tom cats in a dairy barn. Custom paint and punch hole trailers […]
The full impact of subzero temperatures, loss of electricity and frozen pipes not yet known. By: Donald Stotts At this time, consumers are not likely to experience any sudden spike in beef prices brought on by mid-February snowstorms. The beef industry itself will be weathering the consequences, said Oklahoma State University experts. “Cold weather robs […]
In a large-scale trial, Royal DSM saw emissions fall by as much as 80%. By: Willie Vogt When discussing greenhouse gases, a critical measure is methane. The gas has greater impact than carbon dioxide on climate science, and often livestock are considered the key culprit. A Dutch company may have found the answer for cattle […]