Western Livestock Journal
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Western Livestock Journal - 100 years strong - remains the nation's leading source for beef industry news. Published weekly in Denver, CO., WLJ gives you livestock news that is concise, timely, and relevant, including breaking livestock market reports, the latest research on animal health, innovative management techniques and strategies, along with new findings on forage and range..
Western Livestock Journal
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Packers have slowed their weekly slaughter and are trying to keep cash trade steady to boost sagging margins. As a result, boxed beef prices climbed over $4 ..read more
Western Livestock Journal
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Environmental groups are after livestock grazing yet again, this time putting blame on cattle in Arizona’s Agua Fria National Monument ..read more
Western Livestock Journal
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USDA has finalized its rulemaking process to better align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding ..read more
Western Livestock Journal
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With an approaching deadline to agree on new rules for managing the Colorado River after the current rules expire in 2026, policymakers in the Upper and Lower Basin states are at an impasse and have released opposing plans ..read more
Western Livestock Journal
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If you breathed a sigh of relief that USDA did not vow to break up the big packers, destroy our value-added beef quality successes or open the field for trial attorneys to wage a tobacco, tire or Roundup-style jihad on the beef industry, I hope you enjoyed the brief respite. The most recent news is mixed, with some directly hobbling the beef industry ..read more
Western Livestock Journal
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A recent study by California researchers determined that pasture-finished cattle produced more emissions and had a higher carbon footprint than grain-finished cattle. Does grass-fed beef have a higher carbon footprint ..read more
Western Livestock Journal
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Many tools are available for cattle producers to make educated decisions when selecting the right genetics for their herd, but it takes information from all producers to have better accuracy ..read more
Western Livestock Journal
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Merck Animal Health released findings of its comprehensive Veterinary Wellbeing Study conducted in collaboration with the American Veterinary Medical Association. Merck study: Progress in addressing vet mental health challenges ..read more
Western Livestock Journal
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A low-tech method developed by Colorado State University (CSU) and partners has revolutionized how federal agencies, conservation organizations and ranchers restore degraded meadows and ranchlands across the West. Simple technique helps ranchers, sage grouse weather drought ..read more
Western Livestock Journal
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It’s a turnaround Tuesday, with cattle futures closing higher. As the weather heats up, slaughter numbers are returning to normal levels ..read more