High Path Avian Influenza continues to evolve On Friday, March 29, USDA APHIS confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy herds, with confirmations now in Texas, Kansas, Michigan, Idaho, New Mexico, Ohio, North Carolina, and South Dakota. On Wednesday, April 24, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States ..read more

How Soon Will a Cow Breed Back After Calving Article courtesy of BioZyme® Inc. (SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., April 30, 2024) We expect a lot from a cow. She spends roughly 283 days in gestation, delivers a calf, and then we prepare her for breed back and expect her to conceive problem free during her first ..read more

More Than Just Fly Control Article and photos courtesy of Central Life Sciences Managing nuisance insects can be challenging without the appropriate products and integrated pest management strategies. Over time, Central Life Sciences has expanded its product range to include additional solutions for combating flies, fire ants, cockroaches, and other pests labeled as threats to ..read more

Research confirms FerAppease® improves carcass characteristics of finishing cattle Article and photo courtesy of FERA Diagnostics and Biologicals COLLEGE STATION, Texas (April 30, 2024) — In a two-part Texas A&M University research study by Cooke et al. (2024)*, researchers administered FerAppease to finishing cattle and evaluated its impact on carcass characteristics. Results showed that FerAppease, a ..read more

Pre-weaned calf deworming study showed improved weight-gain, added value By John Lovett, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station A recent Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station study showed deworming calves about two months before weaning improved weight gain and added value for producers. Daniel Rivera, associate professor of animal science, said the ..read more

Maintaining Control with Fly Populations Article and photos courtesy of Champion Animal Health When it comes to the health and wellness issues that producers need to monitor to keep their livestock in good condition and their bottom line intact, fly control is one of the biggest issues. Here’s why: Not only do fly species transmit ..read more

New to Ranching? Here’s the Perfect Cattle Handling System for You. By Kaydence Michalsky Starting up a cattle operation, no matter how small, can be intimidating. Every day brings its own challenges, whether it’s dealing with unpredictable weather, ever-changing market prices, or finding cattle equipment that gives you confidence and peace of mind when working ..read more

Expanding your opportunities through the American Cattlemen Podcast By Jessica Graham The American Cattlemen Podcast has captured the spot as the premier podcast platform for the cattle industry. The podcast offers a rich spread of content to inform, engage, and entertain the cattle industry. The podcast doesn’t shy away from delving into innovative ideas and ..read more

Remove the guesswork from choosing the best fly control for cattle Use these tips to sift through fly control options for cattle on pasture. Article and photos courtesy of Purina Animal Nutrition LLC Arden Hills, Minn. [March 27, 2024] – Pesky horn flies can become prolific during the grazing season. However, there are control tactics ..read more

Farm Custom Rate Survey Shows What Iowans are Charging and Paying in 2024 Newly released survey includes averages and ranges for popular farming tasks in Iowa Article courtesy of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach AMES, Iowa – Farmers who depend on custom work or provide custom services can review rates charged by others across ..read more