goats

Frozen turkeys at a grocery story (Photo: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service)
Beef, Poultry, Swine

High Plains region recipient of USDA meat processing grants

High Plains region among the recipients of a USDA program to expand independent livestock and poultry processing, Dave Bergmeier writes. Read More

Cattle import restrictions are in place in 17 states due to confirmed positives of highly pathogenic avian influenza in some dairy herds. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)
Avian, Dairy, Disaster, Disease, Livestock

Officials outline bird flu responses

Josh and Karly Black. (Courtesy photo.)
Equine, Dairy, Sheep and Goats

Goats provide creative livestock option



Veterinarian Jeff Bender says that needle safety is important not only to animals, but to the humans that inoculate them. (Journal photo by Andrea Hanson.)

Needle safety should not be overlooked

Backyard flock members brave the snow in early January 2024 to enjoy a feed cake. (Image courtesy John Lovett.)

Chicken, swine, cattle and horse feed recalled

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 

Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in dairy cattle

Participants prepare to show cows and cattle in the arena at the Minnesota State Fair (Photo: iStock - Melissa Kopka)

Minnesota offers youth exhibitor grants

Paul Kononoff, professor of animal science, hooks up Lila, a 10-month-old jersey cow, in a portable booth, where her breath will be measured and sampled to determine the amount of methane produced by the animal. (Craig Chandler/University Communication and Marketing)

Husker team receives $5M grant to reduce methane emissions from cattle

The Oklahoma Panhandle State University Aggie mascot attended the recent Panhandle Showdown hosted by the OPSU Livestock Showing team. (Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Livestock showing team hosts Panhandle Showdown

Judging made me happy