The new tax law signed by President Trump, called the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), has several provisions beneficial to owners and breeders in the horse and livestock industries. I will discuss some of the highlights.

UNL researchers Dr. David Steffen (Veterinary Diagnostic Center) and Jessica Petersen (Department of Animal Science) are using veterinary and genomic tools to understand the cause of abnormal, unwanted traits in beef cattle.

This article is part two in a two-part series. Click here to read part one of Avoiding probate with beneficiary designations: Part one Transfer on death (TOD) deeds, also called beneficiary designation deeds, are becoming a popular estate-planning tool for many. They are a simple and low-cost method for a person to avoid probate on real property.

Three months into the new year, you’ve likely outlined improvement goals for your operation. Depending on the overarching operational goals, the focus could range anywhere from improving pasture utilization to decreasing death loss on high-risk calves.

Applied approach to scientific technology boosts Quarter Circle U Ranch Cattle ranching, as the old idiom might say, isn’t exactly rocket science. But rocket scientists do make great cattle ranchers.

Of his successful 600-head commercial cow operation, Larry Echols says, “I just want to hit singles and not strike out.”

Want to improve your calf crop and your herd? Want to avoid all the pitfalls of rapid change? Who wouldn’t? Good bulls are the answer, and buyers are better at picking out what they prefer than ever. Stout-made, big-ribbed bulls are in style. This isn’t a fad. These cattle bring results.

Calf scours is the number one cause of death during the first 30 days of life. And while proper and timely treatment can significantly improve survival rates, prevention is more feasible than treatment.

Selection emphasis on calving ease and birthweight has helped minimize labor inputs during calving season. Unfortunately, some ranchers have also experienced reduced vigor and health from smaller calves.