Livestock

Cattle producers should plan for drought -- again

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:56:00 +0000

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

Arkansas cattlemen may need to prepare for another year of drought. The U.S. Drought Monitor map from May 15 shows nearly 25 percent of the state, all in the north and eastern part of the state, as being abnormally dry or having moderate drought.

Anaplasmosis may be more common, widespread this year

Tue, 22 May 2012 18:40:00 +0000

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

An abundance of insects borne by an early spring could mean an earlier-than-normal occurrence of a sometimes fatal cattle disease called anaplasmosis.

NFU encourages judicious use of livestock antibiotics

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:56:00 +0000

National Farmers Union

In early May, National Farmers Union (NFU) Vice President of Government Relations Chandler Goule discussed antibiotic use in animal agriculture during a presentation at a national stakeholder meeting hosted by the Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics in Washington, D.C.

Pluses of forage-fed beef

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:39:00 +0000

Livestock issues discussed at Iberia Station field day in Louisiana

Bruce Schultz, LSU AgCenter

Cattle producers attending a field day at the LSU AgCenter Iberia Research Station on May 5 heard about the advantages and challenges of raising forage-fed cattle.

Summer forages field day set for May 31 in Franklinton, Louisiana

Wed, 09 May 2012 20:55:00 +0000

Johnny Morgan, LSU AgCenter

In addition to celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, LSU AgCenter scientists and specialists will present ways to improve pasture at a forage field day at the Southeast Research Station in Franklinton, Louisiana, on May 31.

Early hay cutting some consolation following 2011 drought

Tue, 08 May 2012 21:04:00 +0000

Mary Hightower, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

“Crazy” is the word champion hay producer Jamey Styles used to describe the 2012 growing season as he prepared to hit the field with his baler.

Ground beef gets ‘raw deal’ in media

Tue, 08 May 2012 20:10:00 +0000

Linda Breazeale, MSU Ag Communications

A Mississippi State University meat scientist is describing recent media reports as irresponsible journalism that casts a shadow over established practices that make certain ground beef products healthier and safer.

LSU AgCenter beef field day set for June 9 in Baton Rouge

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:38:00 +0000

Johnny Morgan, LSU AgCenter

The LSU AgCenter School of Animal Sciences will present a beef field day at the Crossbred Beef Unit on Ben Hur Drive in Baton Rouge on June 9.

Large Animal Emergency Rescue Seminar May 22

Tue, 08 May 2012 14:01:00 +0000

The Extension Service offices of Fayette and Shelby counties in Tennessee will be holding a Large Animal Emergency Rescue Seminar May 22.

Show-Me-Select heifer sale sets record prices

Tue, 08 May 2012 13:51:00 +0000

A record-high price of $3,400 for an individual Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer was set at the spring sale at the Fruitland, Mo., Livestock Auction, May 5.