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Avian, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock, Predators, Sheep and Goats

The Pyrenean Mastiff: The ultimate LGD and companion 

The Pyrenean Mastiff is a rare livestock guardian dog that can protect a flock just a fiercely as it can serve as a human companion. Read More

Ag News, Animal Health, General, Livestock, Swine

United States hog inventory up 1%

Good record-keeping helps cattle producers make good business decisions prior to and during breeding season, say experts at K-State's Beef Cattle Institute. (K-State Research and Extension)
Beef, Cow Calf, Feeder, Livestock

The data behind breeding season success



Is DNA testing worth the cost, effort? 

For beef producers who want their herd to be successful during the breeding season that means an annual breeding soundness exam, which includes a semen check and overall health assessment by a veterinarian (K-State Research and Extension)

Bull evaluations pre-breeding

  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Scientist using microscope for chemistry test samples. (Adobe Stock │ #141280834 - Have a nice day)

Midwest animal science meeting to highlight SDSU research

Brangus brood cow looking at the camera with other cattle out-of-focus in the background. (Photo by Jacqueline Nix.)

UW Extension to offer cattle AI workshop, breeding days

FFA and 4-H members from southwest Kansas particpated in a livestock judging contest March 27 in Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Southwest District hosts invitational judging contests 

Calving season—knowing when to assist

Cattle in a pasture (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Reasons to check for pregnancy 

(Photo courtesy of Oklahoma State University.)

Management of bull preputial injuries

  • By Lionel J. Dawson │ OSU - Veterinary Clinical Sciences