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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

(Courtesy photo.)
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? 

  • September 13, 2025
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
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

  • April 23, 2025
  • 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

  • March 7, 2025
  • By hpj-editorial
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

  • April 3, 2024
  • By hpj-editorial
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 

  • March 28, 2024
  • By Kylene Scott

Calving season—knowing when to assist

  • February 23, 2024
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
Cattle in a pasture (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Reasons to check for pregnancy 

  • September 20, 2023
  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
(Photo courtesy of Oklahoma State University.)

Management of bull preputial injuries

  • August 31, 2023
  • By Lionel J. Dawson │ OSU - Veterinary Clinical Sciences
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