Tag: cattle
Scorched Kentucky stockyards will have major regional impact
Shrinkage and increased transportation costs among the factors following severe stockyards fire.
‘Go time’ for newborns
A baby calf nursing for the first time . . . if everything’s going right, it might look a little peaceful. But no matter how serene it may seem on the outside, what’s happening inside is a fast and furious defense system.
Henry Bergfeld receives Ohio Cattlemen’s Association top award
Longtime cattle industry leader Henry Bergfeld was honored by the Ohio Cattlemen's Association with its Industry Excellence Award.
How to understand the livestock markets
Understanding the terms in a livestock market report can be confusing. Here is a quick run down of what the terms being used on livestock during a sale means.
Our cow herd history hinges on genetics, environmental factors
To get to where we are today, certain things had to happen a certain way.
Cattle producers: Watch for signs of anaplasmosis
Beef and dairy producers in Indiana should watch their herds carefully this fall for signs of the blood disease anaplasmosis, a Purdue animal health specialist said.
That one day … A bull shattered a farmer’s life
A Highland bull shattered the life of Judy Ligo when he turned on her.
Hereford demand continues: New data released
Year-end data proves Herefords are meeting the needs of commercial cattlemen.
World economic woes hit home; soft grain trade, cattle to follow
The strength of the U.S. dollar, which has trended upward since 2014, does not bode well for exports. Commodities are cyclical, so manage your risk and margin.
How to determine if cattle are bulls, steers, cows or heifers
Bull. Steer. Cow. Heifer. Keep your bovine straight with this guide.
