Probiotic strain Lactobacillus acidophilus BT-1386 was added to the 2015 pre-harvest production best practice (PBP) document released by the Beef Industry Food Safety Council (BIFSCo).

Most Progressive Cattleman readers are willing to pay $3,500 to $5,000 for a bull.

The livestock sector will see increased profitability this year, according to Dr. David Kohl, Virginia Tech ag economics professor emeritus. He cited low cattle numbers and solid demand for beef, and he noted the prior movement of land “resources out of cattle and into grain sales when that market was high. Only some of those folks will return.”

Among the myriad of hot topics swirling in the animal agriculture industry right now (including antibiotic usage, food labeling and continued activist activity), one area of particular concern for the beef industry (and for beef eaters like me) is the Dietary Guidelines update set for later this year.

When it comes to foodborne illnesses, few rival E. coli for the damaging effect it can have on humans.

AgriLabs is building on its partnership with Addison Biological Laboratory by rolling out two new autogenous products – Moraxella bovoculi and Streptococcus uberis mastitis vaccines – made with Enabl, a new adjuvant from VaxLiant that is USDA-approved for safety.

Most Progressive Cattleman readers still object to the animal ID rules.

Well, there you are. Old Paint’s lathered up; your rope is all kinked and has about 15 pounds of mud on it, and it feels like you’re trying to throw a grenade instead of the light nylon twine you had about 30 minutes ago.

The management and use of cool-season forages may provide an opportunity for improved economic return in stocker operations. However, careful consideration and understanding of plant-animal management strategies are needed for success.

Every animal has bacteria in their digestive system, and without these bacteria, they could not digest forage, grain or vitamins. As a result, farmers actually need to consider how to best feed the microbes in their animals’ digestive tracts.