Bob Funk Sr., owner of Express Ranches.

Bob Funk Sr., owner of Express Ranches Inc., dies at 85 

Max Irsik

Navigating a red-hot cattle market

Cattle and other livestock can suffer from sun exposure, bacterial infections and increased activity of parasite-carrying insects during the summer. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory offers guidance on what to look for and how to treat. (Hannah Harrison/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Cattle Report July 18

Cattle and other livestock can suffer from sun exposure, bacterial infections and increased activity of parasite-carrying insects during the summer. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory offers guidance on what to look for and how to treat. (Hannah Harrison/Texas A&M AgriLife)

3 livestock skin concerns to watch for this summer

Heavily pregnant cow with herdmates. (Adobe Stock │ #594195930 - jackienix)

Feeding tips for pregnant cows and heifers

Hornless red cows in the pasture. (Adobe Stock │ #354270645 - Nataliya Schmidt)

Overeating disease in calves

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Cattle in feedlot in West Texas. (iStock │ #174479340 - dhughes9)

Cattle Markets: July 11, 2025

Cow legs hooves close-up. Big adult heifer standing on the farm ground. (iStock │ #1413038413 - Tungalag Balzhirova)

Make sure foot rot doesn’t affect your bottom line