Tag: cattle
USDA seeks comment on ear tags by Oct. 5
The USDA is seeking comment on a proposal where APHIS would only approve Radio Frequency Identification as the official ear tag under specific conditions.
Lots of hard work behind the scenes
Miranda Reiman reminds cattle farmers and ranchers, there’s a lot of good in that hard work that nobody sees.
The taste of change can be sweet
2020 has been a year of change. Maybe it's time change hit a little closer to home. Use these tips to make positive changes on your cattle farm or ranch.
No mountain-top views without crossing the valleys
Nicole Lane Erceg reminds readers that just as cattlemen have made it through tough times in the past, they shall make it through current struggles as well.
Imagining the cattle of the future
The cattle of tomorrow are being bred with more and more precision, and the rate of improvement can increase.
Calculating cattle winter supplementation costs
Learn how to determine the nutritional value of forage, how to choose necessary supplements and how to determine supplement costs.
Investigation of cow mutilation underway
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office is investigating a cow mutilation in the Mace Road area. Three cattle were beaten by an unknown person.
Get your cattle ready for winter before the snow flies
Plan ahead for the winter season to keep your cows in an adequate Body Condition Score (BCS) range prior to calving.
Ranking priorities on a cattle ranch
In an industry where 75% Choice is barely average, cattle need to start with genetics that can reach higher grades than yesterday.
Seaweed cuts methane from cows
Supplementing cattle feed with seaweed could significantly reduce methane belched by livestock, but it may not be a realistic strategy.
