Tag: cattle

Fly season starts long before the first swarm appears. If you want to protect your herd’s weight gain and milk production this summer, the work begins in April. From cleaning up old bedding to starting IGR minerals, taking action now prevents a population explosion in July. Check out these expert tips from OSU Extension’s Ted Wiseman on how to build an integrated fly management plan that works.

The Ruffing family of Seneca County has turned a modest 4-H start into a premier three-generation Simmental operation. By focusing on elite genetics and family collaboration, they have built a lasting legacy within the Ohio beef industry. Discover how their dedication to the breed continues to pay off at the Ohio Beef Expo, which runs this Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Columbus, Ohio.

An Ohio "cowboy" in Queensland: OSU grad Hayden Johnson, of Richmond, Ohio, shares his experience ranching in Australia, from red-dirt roads to the global beef trade.

Ohio State University opens Buckeye Tick Test lab to identity tick species and pathogens while also conducting Asian longhorned tick research.

The U.S. cattle herd is at its lowest summer numbers since 1973, according to a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture report.

Ohio State Extension educator Daniel Lima delves into cattle grazing habits, breed traits and tips to improve pasture health and livestock productivity.

Darol Dickinson, of Dickinson Cattle Company, shares the keys to his successful Texas Longhorn business based in southeastern Ohio.

The Holstein Association USA’s 2024 Star of the Breed is Ms Shadow QCove Magnificent, owned by Ohio Holstein breeders Quietcove Holsteins and Kurt Wolf.

Ohio State Extension educator Timothy McDermott provides management tips for cattle operations to mitigate the impacts of the invasive longhorned tick

Bob and Jeff Grudosky are raising Miniature Herefords on 18 acres split between their two farms, and they're giving others the opportunity to do the same.