Tag: Cattle

A recent study by Kansas State University agricultural economists reveals that consumer demand, not just declining cattle numbers, significantly influences beef prices and profitability in the U.S. beef supply chain. Despite a reduction in cattle, innovations in production have maintained beef availability, leading to higher prices due to strong consumer support.

Kansas State University beef extension veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff emphasizes the importance of managing heat stress in cattle, which suffer from overheating due to limited cooling options. Key strategies include ensuring adequate water intake, modifying feeding times, and utilizing shade structures to enhance comfort and productivity, ultimately improving overall animal welfare and performance.

Emma Briggs, a beef cattle systems specialist at K-State’s Western Kansas Research-Extension Center in Hays, said selecting the right bull is one of the most important decisions a cattle producer can make.

K-State beef cattle share how cattle’s metabolism changes during the feeding period By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news...

The highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak is affecting dairy farms in the US, with a few cases in humans. Public health officials and government agencies are closely monitoring and responding to the situation. The virus has spread to mammals, including domestic pets, and caution is advised when handling farm animals and interactions with wild birds.

By David Condos - Kansas News Service HAYS, Kansas — Rancher Scott Whiting heard stories about all kinds of extreme weather...

by Jared Strong, Nebraska Examiner June 23, 2022 Federal legislation aimed at aiding small cattle producers appears to have enough...

by Paul Hammel, Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A proposal to build perhaps the state’s largest cattle feedlot in a rural,...