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Look at the bigger picture for livestock, economy 

Cattle on pasture. (Adobe Stock │ #112955460 - Nazzu)

Livestock Calendar April 18 2025

It is important to maintain the cattle handling facilities for the safety of the people and the animals, say the experts at the Beef Cattle Institute. (K-State Research and Extension)

Keeping facilities in working order

  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Little girl feeding a cow. (iStock │ #1463293335 - Aziz Shamuratov)

Ranch heritage day scheduled to May 3

Dropping broiler chicken fertility rates would result in decreased production efficiency, which in turn increases costs for the industry and ultimately consumers. The research provided the first clear assessment of the egg fertility issue and a forecast for the future if corrective measures aren’t taken within the poultry industry. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas A&M study predicts long-term drop in chicken fertility rates

Basket full of fresh eggs with red laying hen in nest inside a wooden chicken coop on the background. (Adobe Stock │ #529849775 - alter_photo)

Backyard Laying Hen Workshop set for May 10

  • By Patrick Davis │ University of Missouri Extension
K-State researchers plan on studying the effects of anti-nutritional factors on soybean meal quality in the future, says K-State assistant research professor in swine nutrition Katelyn Gaffield. (K-State Research and Extension)

K-State swine team eyes ground breaking soybean meal research

  • By Jacob Klaudt │ K-State Research and Extension news service