Weaning is the process of separating the calf from its dam and is an essential procedure for any cattle operation to be profitable. However, it is also the most stressful time period in the life of a calf.

Mention to someone in the cattle industry, “What are your plans for a vacation this year?” and they will most likely roll their eyes at you and say, “Vacation, what is that?”

Working cattle can require several people depending on corral design and its access routes from pastures.

During the three-day International Farm Comparison Network (IFCN) Dairy Conference in Kiel, Germany, milk experts from 45 countries gathered to discuss the global status and perspectives of milk production and milk prices.

While being able to get a veterinarian to the animal in trouble would be ideal, sometimes that is just not going to be possible. Iowa State University Extension veterinarian J.K. Shearer says in emergency situations there may not be enough time for a veterinarian to get there, so producers need to have a plan.

One of the more fascinating aspects of grazing management in recent decades has been the contrast between what scientists say about rotational grazing and what ranchers say.

Say goodbye to over-the-counter cattle antibiotics. Starting December 2016, all antibiotic drugs will be under the guidance of a veterinarian. A recent webinar sponsored by Zoetis invited members of the industry and veterinarians to discuss what ranchers can do now to get ready for the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD).

Anja Raudabaugh CEO Western United Dairymen Clovis, California

Members of the farming community have long considered themselves to be good stewards of the land. But environmentalists haven’t always held the industry in the highest regard when it comes to issues such as greenhouse gas emissions and the overall carbon footprint left by production agriculture.

As beef producers start thinking about flies, they need to keep fly tags in mind. South Dakota State University Extension and state public health veterinarian Russ Daly says producers need to make sure they are rotating the type of fly tags they use for their herd.