Livestock and Dairy

The National FARM Program is asking dairy farmers for input on proposed updates to animal care and workforce standards, with the comment period open through October 2nd.

A pair of UC Davis studies looked at what wolves are actually eating in northeastern California and how nearby cattle are holding up — the short answer is cattle show up often on the menu, and the herds are noticeably stressed.

The U.S. Cattlemen's Association is pushing for a 25% tariff on Brazilian beef, saying American ranchers follow strict rules that their Brazilian competitors simply don't.

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association is looking for singers and performers for CattleCon 2027 in Nashville — the National Anthem Contest and Beefs Got Talent competition are both open through October 15.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller sent a formal letter to the FDA asking for emergency authorization of ivermectin-medicated livestock feed to help stop the spread of New World Screwworm.

The Protecting Americas Herds Act would let Cooperative Extension agents act as livestock inspectors, filling a critical gap in early detection of New World screwworm for ranchers in high-risk states.

Antibiotic sales for livestock jumped nearly 16% in 2024, reaching 7.1 million kilograms — the biggest single-year increase since 2017, raising fresh concerns about antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

A veterinary student graduating with $150,000 in debt has a hard time saying yes to a rural farm job that pays $50,000 less than other options. That math is pushing new vets away from the farms that need them most.

A new USDA program called SPUR is putting real money — up to $500 million — behind smaller beef processors, with the goal of giving ranchers across the country more places to bring their cattle to market.

A series of free webinars kicks off July 7 for dairy farmers, covering anaerobic digesters, carbon credits, and strategies for enhancing renewable energy and reducing emissions.