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Efficient Tracking: The Power of RFID Technology

Published February 8, 2025

RFID technology is revolutionizing cattle management, offering producers a quick and accurate way to track and manage their animals. David McElhenney, Merck Animal Health, said it gathers essential data on each animal, including vaccines, shots, feed, and performance information. “What…

Cattle Herd Continues to Shrink

Published February 1, 2025

The U.S cattle supply is at its lowest point in 64 years. According to USDA’s annual cattle inventory report, the total number of cattle and calves is 86.7 million head. That’s down zero-point-six percent from a year ago. Beef cow…

Cattle Markets Set to End Year Strong, Driven by Holiday Demand

Published December 18, 2024

Cattle markets look to end a strong year on a high note. NDSU Extension Livestock Economist Tim Petry says holiday demand has been a pleasant surprise. "Cutout values are up again and there was really strong demand for ribs for…

Dairy Heifers Bring Top Dollar

Published November 22, 2024

Compared to most years, Long Prairie Livestock is seeing bigger cattle runs this fall. “Market wise, prices are good. Buyers, sellers, you got a pretty nice selection, I'd say the quality is excellent,” said Brad Thelen, owner. Beef-on-dairy genetics and…

Appeal Filed on RFID Tag Requirement

Published November 5, 2024

As USDA’s final ruling for mandatory RFID ear tags for cattle goes into effect, R-CALF USA is asking the federal courts to intervene. The brief was filed by the New Civil Liberties Alliance on R-CALF's behalf. In addition to the…

Hay Use Down Thanks to Dry Spring

Published April 16, 2024

A drier spring has hay use down in the area according to NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Karl Hoppe. "I think a lot of farmers have more hay available this year just because they didn't use as much as last…

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.…

Articles tagged under: cattle

Efficient Tracking: The Power of RFID Technology

Cattle Herd Continues to Shrink

Cattle Markets Set to End Year Strong, Driven by Holiday Demand

Dairy Heifers Bring Top Dollar

Appeal Filed on RFID Tag Requirement

Hay Use Down Thanks to Dry Spring

Safety Precautions Advised

No Impact to Human Health or the Milk Supply

A Long Road Ahead for Ranchers Impacted by TX Wildfires

Aid for Texas Wildfire Victims

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