Change is always around us in the beef industry, and 2021 had its share of turns, dips and uphill climbs. Transition in the nation’s capital, heat in the West, growth in beef demand worldwide and more dollars out of consumers’ wallets – these were just a few of the biggest news items from the past year.

Take a look back at the articles that captured the most online attention from readers of Progressive Cattle.

Venomous snakes pose a danger to stock and stockmen alike because they live and work in snake habitat. Rattlesnakes are the most common risk, but in some regions copperheads and cottonmouths (also called water moccasins) are a concern.