Livestock News

Get the livestock news you need to know for cattle, hogs, and poultry. This section covers updates on livestock diseases, exports, new facilities, and mergers and acquisitions.
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What can farmers learn from the current bird flu outbreak in dairy cows?
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Bird flu found in Sac County, Iowa turkey flock
Bird Flu Increases The Threat To Chicken Farmers Livelihoods
Bird flu strikes flock of 4.2 million chickens in Sioux County, Iowa
Damaged grain storage facilities in Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul.
Brazil braces for major livestock losses following record floods
A few of the 300 cows at Salentine Homestead Dairy.
Latest developments on avian flu virus in dairy cattle
Cattle stand in a pasture burned by the Smokehouse Creek fire on March 05, 2024 near Canadian, Texas
Ag losses in spring Texas wildfires top $123 million
Cattle stand in a pasture burned by the Smokehouse Creek fire on March 05, 2024 near Canadian, Texas
Texas wildfires kill 7,000+ cattle
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Texas wildfires: What we know about farmers and ranchers near Smokehouse Creek Fire
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Nearly three-quarters of Louisiana is facing D4 exceptional drought
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Bird flu found at three Iowa duck farms and a commercial chicken flock
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Iowa regulators again consider permit for controversial cattle facility
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7 Top beef cattle feedlot apps
8 Takeaways on How Smart Livestock Farming Can Bridge the Efficiency Gap
USDA proposes fairness-in-marketing livestock rule
Brooks Dairy Farm owner Ron Brooks speaks at a public meeting about the proposed anaerobic digester on his farm.
Wisconsin town debates meaning of sustainability at hearing for proposed digester
Orange sign that reads "Cattle Con" at entrance of convention
7 products introduced at the 2024 Cattle Convention Trade Show
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What beef producers learned at Cattlemen’s College 2024
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Fewer cattle and lower U.S. beef production in the near term
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Cattle and beef prices hit the stratosphere
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Cattle Convention kicks off in Florida
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USDA pilot program will test remote grading of beef carcasses
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USDA introduces Weaned Calf Risk Protection for cow-calf producers
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Current Tennessee drought conditions expected to persist through winter months
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Weaned Calf Risk Protection introduced as a new insurance option for cow-calf producers
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15 Minutes with Bob Ruth, National Pork Board President
Chickens in Pennsylvania
Pa. cleared to resume normal poultry trade following HI-PATH outbreak
Sheep graze around solar panels at Heritage Sustainable Energy’s M-72 array on Aug. 2.
‘Solar grazing’ is a way for farmers and solar companies to use land. But there are challenges
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Texas has poor pasture conditions; cattlemen remain hopeful for rain
Stephanie and Hayley Painter at their dairy farm in Tioga County.
Pennsylvania’s Painterland Sisters are farming with the future in mind
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Missouri’s drought ridden pastures have farmers selling cattle
Eggs and bacon on frying pan.
Groups work to keep the bacon in breakfast for New England consumers
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With a second beef plant, Walmart raises concerns about vertical integration in cattle markets
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Massachusetts animal welfare law is delayed again
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Family farmer, animal rights groups stick a fork in U.S. Sen. Marshall’s EATS legislation
A dozen pink piglets nurse in a hog barn
California officials explain Prop 12 requirements for pork farmers
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15 Minutes with Minnesota pig farmer Lori Stevermer
Alabama drought conditions
Autumn drought leaves livestock producers concerned about pasture damage this winter
Watch For Signs of Anthrax to Protect Your Livestock
State ag officials oppose beef imports from Paraguay
Map of Iowa drought conditions
Pastures have never been brown for so long, Iowa cattleman says
Two Black Angus beef steers on pasture
Tough culling decisions come with drought, forage shortages
Black ow eats green grass out on pasture.
Don't deworm all your cows, experts say
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Gene editing technology produces first BVDV-resistant calf 
Jersey cow chews her cud
New product may help farmers manage herd mastitis issues
Holsteins cows eating forages
How dairy farmers can get high-quality forages
Nursing piglets
Prop 12 ruling: What's next for pig farmers?
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U.S. unlikely to vaccinate against bird flu
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3 tips for drought pasture management 
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Wild 'super pigs' are rooting toward Minnesota. The state wants to keep them out.
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Asian Longhorn tick remains a concern to cattle producers
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Missouri Supreme Court upholds state law prohibiting local CAFO regulations
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$15,000 reward offered in northeast Iowa livestock vandalism case
Small pigs in a barn.
Gene-edited pigs show resistance to PRRS
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Meet the Elanco VP in charge of cows of the future
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USDA forum tackles consequences of meatpacking consolidation
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Cattle experts talk about getting your newborn calf to nurse after birth
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Texas dairy producers face challenges amid good milk prices
Cowboy walks in front of NCBA sign during the cattle convention.
7 cattle producers share tips on drought, communication, and leadership
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2023 could bring record cattle prices, CattleFax experts say
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7 Key takeaways from Cattlemen's College 2023
A black and white-faced feeder steer stands in its pen.
Norbrook launches a new respiratory injectable for beef cattle
Mikayla Fasone holds a half-gallon of her farm's raw milk
Kickstarter helps launch small Pennsylvania dairy farm
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Vas and Zoetis's collaboration makes dairy genetic data collection effortless
SimAngus cow in the snow
Frost seeding legumes can increase profits
A Holstein on spring pasture
USDA adds to programs for dairy farmers