Beef Cattle
Despite daily volatility, cattle markets are still driven by strong demand and tight supplies. Rising fuel costs could pressure consumers, but slow herd expansion keeps the long-term outlook bullish through the decade.
Even after losing a major export market, the U.S. bovine genetics industry bounced back in 2025.
Tight cattle supplies, delayed herd rebuilding and resilient beef demand point to continued market strength, with economists saying higher cattle price highs in 2026 are still on the table.
The new generic drug has been approved for treatment of bovine respiratory disease and associated pyrexia in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle.
Brazil has officially surpassed the U.S. as the world’s top beef producer. With U.S. production down 3.9%, analysts point to Brazil’s feed capacity and rising imports as key drivers of this historic market shift.
With increasing insecticide resistance and the emergence of new tick and tick-borne pathogen species, veterinary entomologists are more critical than ever.
Despite the strong political rhetoric at the center of cattle and beef prices, as well as meatpackers seeing major losses, economists say rebuilding the U.S. cattle herd will be the slowest in history.
Even the best vaccine can fail if mismanaged. Dr. Jon Townsend outlines good handling practices to protect your investment and your cattle.
New data from four calf ranches highlight the dominance of respiratory disease and the year-round consistency of health challenges in beef-dairy cross calves.
Analysis of almost 1,500 liver samples from beef and dairy cattle reveals persistent trace mineral deficiencies affecting herd health.
Generics can save money without sacrificing safety or efficacy, but veterinarians and producers must consider how each product performs under their unique herd conditions.
With fewer young professionals entering large animal medicine, the University of Vermont’s CREAM Program offers a unique, hands-on approach to preparing the next generation of dairy veterinarians through real-world experience.
A shrinking labor pool is already having an impact, and ag experts say it’s only going to get tougher.
Secretary Rollins takes decisive action and shuts down cattle, bison and equine trade due to further northward spread of the devastating pest in Mexico.
Beef-on-dairy crossbreds show clear advantages in feed efficiency and carcass performance, but Michigan State University research reveals current market premiums often exceed their true economic value.
As the fight to keep the flesh-eating parasite out of the U.S. intensifies, the economic impact on ranchers and the industry is top of mind. “This pest will be one that leaves quite a mark on our economy,” says one veterinarian.
NCBA applauds Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins’ aggressive efforts to suspend Mexican cattle, horse and bison imports, saying Mexico’s corruption and mismanagement has caused the pest to spread closer to the U.S.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins testified in front of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, fielding questions on everything from USDA’s bold budget cuts and frozen funding to the fate of the nearly $21 billion in disaster aid.
The March Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor asked economists if they think the U.S. general economy will see a recession in 2025. 62% said yes.
ENSO-neutral means conditions could be close to average, but Eric Snodgrass, Nutrien’s principal atmospheric scientist, says that doesn’t mean the weather will be normal this spring and summer with growing concerns about drought.
First-of-its-kind treatment to be approved by FDA in more than a decade, Pradalex is now available to treat swine and bovine respiratory diseases.
USDA’s annual Cattle Inventory Report released Friday shows the U.S. total cattle inventory shrunk another 1% over the past year, with the number of beef cows also down 1%.
As 2024 comes to an end, roughly 70% of the U.S. is experiencing some level of drought and dryness. What does that mean for 2025? According to one meteorologist, in six of the past 10 years with a really dry fall, the spring to follow was also dry.
Strategically planning a dairy cow’s transition out of the herd can maximize meat quality, carcass yield, and overall profitability.
Nothing goes to waste on the 6,000 acres of Royal Family Farms.
How this Iowa dairy boosts their bottom line with genomics and crossbreeding.
Taking the entire hiring process online, without meeting a candidate in person, seems drastic, but it has become the standard today for many organizations.