animal welfare

A herd of cattle are eating grass on the grassland. (Adobe Stock │ #316982109 - zhengzaishanchu)
Ag News, Editors, General, Kylene Scott, Livestock, NCBA

New World screwworm on your operation 

NCBA officials say strong biosecurity plans, employee training and communication are essential as producers prepare for the potential threat of New World screwworm. Read More

Ag News, Animal Health, Editors, General, Kylene Scott, Livestock

Preparation key for New World screwworm 

Horse owners can take the RAiSE online course through OSU Extension to better understand their horse’s emotional states and well-being. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)
Equestrian, Horses, Livestock, Oklahoma, Southern Region

OSU online course is raising the bar on horses’ needs



Country Natural Beef marks 40 years and adopts RaiseWell certification  

Ribeyes graded as "prime" in the grocery butcher case. Taken May 3, 2025. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo.)

Carcass traits can help guide ranchers, K-State researcher says 

Enhanced monitoring of surviving livestock after a wildfire is crucial. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Wildfire a reminder of need to have plans in place

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

Bigger cattle, greater need for animal welfare and management

  • By Colton Tripp │ K-State Extension news service
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.)

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