animal welfare

Enhanced monitoring of surviving livestock after a wildfire is crucial. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)
Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Dave Bergmeier, Editors, Ranchland, Stocker

Wildfire a reminder of need to have plans in place

OSU and KSU Extension offer tips to help ranchers who have been impacted by recent wildfires, Dave Bergmeier writes. Read More

Hereford cattle eating protein cubes to supplement nutrients from dry hay ahead of spring grazing turnout. (K-State Research and Extension)
Beef, Cow Calf, Livestock

Bigger cattle, greater need for animal welfare and management

Winter adds to calving stress, but there are ways to mitigate some of that stress, according to Dr. A.J. Tarpoff, DVM. (Photo courtesy of AdobeStock.)
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Healthy cows and calves crucial to success



A miniature goldendoodle dog staying cool on a hot summer day. (iStock │ #2187715472 - nycshooter)

Keep animals safe and healthy during excessive heat

  • By Lauren Quinn │ University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Moly Manufacturing Showcases Low-Stress Cattle Handling at 808 Ranch Beef and Greet

Massachusetts imports nearly all of their pork products. (Photo via Adobe Stock.)

More than 13 states are standing up to Massachusetts pork law

Barn from Vap Construction. (Courtesy photo.)

High quality calving barns can keep your livestock safe